Elder food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chesterfield
Elder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 15-17 Knifesmithgate, S40 1RL
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Elder among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 763 | 88% | ← Elder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Elder none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Elder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| C&Z Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Boba Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Elder
What is Elder's food hygiene rating?
Elder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Elder safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elder last inspected?
Elder was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elder compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Elder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Elder and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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