The Early Years Academy food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derby City
The Early Years Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 135 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1AF
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Early Years Academy 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 Early Years Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Early Years Academy 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 Early Years Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Aramark@University of Derby School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abbey Court Nursing & Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Blends Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Asda Express Derby - Duffield Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Assa’s Shop Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about The Early Years Academy
What is The Early Years Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Early Years Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Early Years Academy 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Early Years Academy last inspected?
The Early Years Academy was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months 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 Early Years Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Early Years Academy 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 Early Years Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Early Years Academy 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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