Bay Leaf food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
Bay Leaf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, 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: 63 High Street, Chellaston, DE73 6TB
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Bay Leaf 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% | ← Bay Leaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 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 315 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 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 Bay Leaf 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 Bay Leaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| ATS Premier Chellaston Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bentleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Chellaston Infants School School/college/university | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Chellaston Junior School School/college/university | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Chellaston Butchers Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Chellaston Shelton Lock Community Hub Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Bay Leaf
What is Bay Leaf's food hygiene rating?
Bay Leaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Bay Leaf 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bay Leaf last inspected?
Bay Leaf was last inspected on 15 November 2023, 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 Bay Leaf?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bay Leaf compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Bay Leaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Bay Leaf 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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Understanding this rating
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Bay Leaf is one of 25 rated food businesses in Chellaston. See every hygiene rating in Chellaston →
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