Tea At Three food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Derbyshire
Tea At Three holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: Potter Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8HX
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Tea At Three 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% | ← Tea At Three | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tea At Three 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 Tea At Three, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Athenaeum Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 104 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Food at 37 Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Mb Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Forteys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 123 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Tea At Three
What is Tea At Three's food hygiene rating?
Tea At Three has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Tea At Three 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tea At Three last inspected?
Tea At Three was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Tea At Three?
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 Tea At Three compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tea At Three is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Tea At Three 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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