Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: Castle Lane, Melbourne, Derby Derbyshire, DE73 8JB
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway sits behind roughly 706 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway 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 Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Jumbo Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hero Town Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Red Velvet Bakery Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| MJP Retail Ltd (T/A Base Camp Food) Distributors/Transporters | 272 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Athenaeum Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway
What is Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Derbyshire Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway last inspected?
Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway holds a 3. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway 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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