Ashwood Spencer Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Ashwood Spencer Academy 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: Amber Street, Derby, DE24 8FT
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Ashwood Spencer Academy 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% | ← Ashwood Spencer Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 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 316 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 Very 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 Ashwood Spencer Academy 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 Ashwood Spencer Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allenton Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Allenton Market Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Allenton Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| AK's Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Allenton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Alvaston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
Questions about Ashwood Spencer Academy
What is Ashwood Spencer Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ashwood Spencer Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Ashwood Spencer Academy 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 Ashwood Spencer Academy last inspected?
Ashwood Spencer Academy was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Ashwood Spencer Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashwood Spencer Academy compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Ashwood Spencer Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Ashwood Spencer Academy 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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