Church Farm Tea Garden food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North East Derbyshire
Church Farm Tea Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: Church Farm, Mill Road, Eckington, S21 4EP
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Church Farm Tea Garden among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Church Farm Tea Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Church Farm Tea Garden 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 Church Farm Tea Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camms Endowed Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Eckington Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2022 |
| Bilal's Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Eck Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Dragon Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| From The Lottie With Love Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Church Farm Tea Garden
What is Church Farm Tea Garden's food hygiene rating?
Church Farm Tea Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Church Farm Tea Garden 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church Farm Tea Garden last inspected?
Church Farm Tea Garden was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Church Farm Tea Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church Farm Tea Garden compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Church Farm Tea Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Church Farm Tea Garden 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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