Food hygiene ratings in Swadlincote
There are 321 food businesses in Swadlincote with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by South Derbyshire Council. A further 38 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Swadlincote
79% of rated businesses in Swadlincote hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across South Derbyshire as a whole, 85% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Swadlincote does worse, by 6 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 224 | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 38 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Swadlincote
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 24 July 2026 |
| Golden Spice Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| New Millennium Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 August 2025 |
| UPO's Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| Midway Stores Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 May 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Swadlincote
How many food businesses in Swadlincote have a hygiene rating?
321 food businesses in Swadlincote have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by South Derbyshire Council. 283 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Swadlincote?
79% of rated businesses in Swadlincote hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Swadlincote?
5 food businesses in Swadlincote hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Swadlincote?
Environmental health officers at South Derbyshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Swadlincote
- 1950's American Diner 5 - Very good
- 365 Bargains Ltd Exempt
- A&B Stores 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School 5 - Very good
- Admirals and Co Fish Bar LTD 5 - Very good
- Aldi Store 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Anchor & Spice 5 - Very good
- Andy's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Asda Service Station 5 - Very good
- Ashby Foodbank 5 - Very good
- B J Wilson Ltd Pharmacy Exempt
- B&M Stores 5 - Very good
- Badger's Rest Guest House B&B 5 - Very good
- Ballroom Pool Club Limited 5 - Very good
- Baytree Catering 5 - Very good
- Belmont Primary School 5 - Very good
- Belmont Services Club Ltd 5 - Very good
- Birds (Derby) Ltd 4 - Good
- Black Horse Inn 5 - Very good
- Bluebell Tea Room 4 - Good
- Boba Blitz/Snack Lab 5 - Very good
- Bombay Spice 5 - Very good
- Bonkers 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Booze King 5 - Very good
- Bramble Wood Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Bubble Inn 5 - Very good
- Buckley Bakehouse Ltd. 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Burg Boss 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 321 businesses in Swadlincote. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.