Food hygiene ratings in Swadlincote Derbyshire
There are 131 food businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by South Derbyshire Council. A further 13 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Swadlincote Derbyshire
82% of rated businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across South Derbyshire as a whole, 87% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Swadlincote Derbyshire does worse, by 5 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 97 | 82% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Swadlincote Derbyshire
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| New Millennium Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 August 2025 |
| 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 Derbyshire
How many food businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire have a hygiene rating?
131 food businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by South Derbyshire Council. 118 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Swadlincote Derbyshire?
82% of rated businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire?
2 food businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 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 Derbyshire?
Environmental health officers at South Derbyshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in South Derbyshire
- Swadlincote 187 places
- Derby Derbyshire 149 places
- Derby 136 places
Food businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire
- 1950's American Diner 5 - Very good
- 365 Bargains Ltd Exempt
- A&B Stores 5 - Very good
- Admirals and Co Fish Bar LTD Awaiting inspection
- Andy's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Asda Service Station 5 - Very good
- B J Wilson Ltd Pharmacy Exempt
- Badger's Rest Guest House B&B 5 - Very good
- Black Horse Inn 5 - Very good
- Bombay Spice 5 - Very good
- Bubble Inn 5 - Very good
- Cafe Cru 4 - Good
- Central England Co-operative Society 5 - Very good
- China Rice 5 - Very good
- China Town Awaiting inspection
- Colvile Arms 5 - Very good
- Costa Limited 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School 5 - Very good
- Cricketts Inn 5 - Very good
- Crown Inn 5 - Very good
- Curry Pot 5 - Very good
- Dandelions Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Dia La Pizzeria 5 - Very good
- Drum and Monkey 4 - Good
- Elmsleigh Stores 5 - Very good
- Esteem South Academy 4 - Good
- Eureka Primary School 5 - Very good
- Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School 5 - Very good
- Freehold Tavern 5 - Very good
- Garden King 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 131 businesses in Swadlincote Derbyshire. 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.