The Lawns Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Derby City
The Lawns Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 2024, more than 2 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: 23 High Street, Chellaston, DE73 6TB
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Lawns Hotel 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% | ← The Lawns Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lawns Hotel 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 Lawns Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Chellaston Butchers Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| ATS Premier Chellaston Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bentleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Chellaston Junior School School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Chellaston Infants School School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about The Lawns Hotel
What is The Lawns Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Lawns Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 10 May 2024.
Is The Lawns Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lawns Hotel last inspected?
The Lawns Hotel was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Lawns Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lawns Hotel 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 The Lawns Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Lawns Hotel 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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