The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Derbyshire
The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited 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
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Staunton Lane, Calke, Ashby de la Zouch Derbyshire, LE65 1RG
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited 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% | ← The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited 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 The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standleys Barn Farm Butchery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Dumelow's Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Calke Abbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Peach House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Staunton Deli Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Scaddows Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Smisby Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| J Evans Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2014 |
Questions about The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited
What is The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited 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 The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited last inspected?
The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months 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 The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited?
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 The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Milking Parlour: Tollgate Brewery Limited 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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