V Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
V Shack 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: Tutbury Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3AT
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts V Shack 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% | ← V Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 V Shack 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 V Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Care UK Heatherton House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Caterlink at Ivy House School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about V Shack
What is V Shack's food hygiene rating?
V Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 18 September 2024.
Is V Shack 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 V Shack last inspected?
V Shack was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 V Shack?
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 V Shack compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and V Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects V Shack 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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