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Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Derby City

Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary 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 18 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 186 St Albans Road, Derby, DE22 3HH

How it compares in Derby City

That puts Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary 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.

Every rated food business in Derby City
5 out of 5 1,447 73% ← Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary
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

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 Bishop Lonsdale Primary 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 Bishop Lonsdale Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bizzy Kidz Caring Premises 368 yards away 5 - Very good 25 October 2023
Aspen House Caring Premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 9 September 2025
An Nisa Events at Ikhlas Community Centre Other catering premises 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 11 August 2025
Becket Primary School School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 11 February 2025
Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 23 November 2022
Booze and News Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 4 March 2024
Bell And Castle Pub/bar/nightclub 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 28 January 2024
Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 26 June 2024

Questions about Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary

What is Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary's food hygiene rating?

Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 18 May 2023.

Is Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary 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 Bishop Lonsdale Primary last inspected?

Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary was last inspected on 18 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Bishop Lonsdale Primary?

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 Bishop Lonsdale Primary 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 Bishop Lonsdale Primary is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Derby City Council inspects Derbyshire County Council Catering Service at Bishop Lonsdale Primary 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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