Dumelow's Dairy food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Derbyshire
Dumelow's Dairy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dumelow's Dairy was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Main Street, Calke, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1RR
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Dumelow's Dairy among the 636 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Dumelow's Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Dumelow's Dairy 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 Dumelow's Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Deli Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| The Stables Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Peach House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Springwood Fisheries Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Dumelow's Dairy
What is Dumelow's Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Dumelow's Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Dumelow's Dairy 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dumelow's Dairy last inspected?
Dumelow's Dairy was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dumelow's Dairy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dumelow's Dairy compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dumelow's Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Dumelow's Dairy 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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