The Ducky Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
The Ducky Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: 5 West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Ducky Deli 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 Ducky Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Ducky Deli 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 Ducky Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just desserts Swad LTD Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Dia La Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Cafe Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
| Boba Blitz/Snack Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Katy's Kitchen (Jacket Potato Stall) Mobile caterer | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| KD Collective Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
Questions about The Ducky Deli
What is The Ducky Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Ducky Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 27 February 2026.
Is The Ducky Deli 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ducky Deli last inspected?
The Ducky Deli was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Ducky Deli?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ducky Deli 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 Ducky Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Ducky Deli 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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