Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary 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 2 October 2025, 9 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: Raven Street, Derby, DE22 3WA
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary 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% | ← Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary 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 Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizzy Kidz Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Becket Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bell And Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2024 |
| An Nisa Events at Ikhlas Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School
What is Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary 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 Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School last inspected?
Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School 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 Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Firs Primary 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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