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Punch Plug food hygiene rating

Manufacturers/packers · Derby City

Punch Plug holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.

The rating: 4 - Good

The rating dates from 31 May 2022, more than 4 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.

How it compares in Derby City

In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Punch Plug sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Derby City
5 out of 5 1,447 73%
4 out of 5 297 15% ← Punch Plug
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

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 Punch Plug 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.

Questions about Punch Plug

What is Punch Plug's food hygiene rating?

Punch Plug has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 31 May 2022.

Is Punch Plug safe to eat at?

The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.

When was Punch Plug last inspected?

Punch Plug was last inspected on 31 May 2022, more than 4 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 Punch Plug?

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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Punch Plug compare to other places in Derby City?

73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Punch Plug holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Derby City Council inspects Punch Plug 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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