Businesses across the country are rated by the FSA on the standard of food hygiene on the date of the inspection by the local authority.
The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.
The FSA defines the scores as follows but warns they provide only a ‘snapshot’ of general business practices:
5 – hygiene standards are very good.
4 – hygiene standards are good.
3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory.
2 – some improvement is necessary.
1 – major improvement is necessary.
0 – urgent improvement is required.
These are 20 of the worst rated pubs, cafes, restaurants and takeaways in Chesterfield and Derbyshire. All ratings were taken from scoresonthedoors.co.uk and are correct as of July 17 2023.

9. Butchers Arms, Chesterfield Road, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton
The Butchers Arms was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary) by Amber Valley Borough Council on July 12 2022. Photo: Google

10. Spice Restaurant, Dale Road, Matlock
Spice Restaurant was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary) by Derbyshire Dales District Council on December 21 2022. Photo: Google

11. The Tor Cafe, Derby Road, Cromford
The Tor Cafe was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary) by Derbyshire Dales District Council on January 31 2023. Photo: Google

12. Charles Cotton Hotel, Market Place, Hartington
The Charles Cotton Hotel was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary) by Derbyshire Dales District Council on October 20 2022. Photo: Google

