Compass at Derby High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Compass at Derby High School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Hillsway, Littleover, DE23 3DT
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Compass at Derby High School among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Compass at Derby High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 315 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 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 Compass at Derby High School 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 Compass at Derby High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Biraks Convienance Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Brookfields Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Bizzy Kidz Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| BP Fairway Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Compass at Derby High School
What is Compass at Derby High School's food hygiene rating?
Compass at Derby High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Compass at Derby High School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Compass at Derby High School last inspected?
Compass at Derby High School was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Compass at Derby High School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Compass at Derby High School compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Compass at Derby High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Compass at Derby High School 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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Compass at Derby High School is one of 25 rated food businesses in Littleover. See every hygiene rating in Littleover →
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