Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: Calke Road, Melbourne, Derby
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe 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% | ← Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe 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 Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Harold Sailing Club CIC Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Heath's Farm Shop and Nursery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Doves Garages Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2013 |
| High Hill Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Melbourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Soup and Pudding Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Leddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bank of Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
Questions about Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe
What is Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe 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 Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe last inspected?
Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Staunton Harold Reservoir Cafe 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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