Yates Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Yates Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 7 August 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 17-19 Alexandra Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9SP
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Yates Cafe sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ← Yates Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Yates 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 Yates Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice & Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bramble Wood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Dia La Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| ClubsComplete at Greenbank Leisure Centre Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Everyone Active Cafe Greenbank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cafe Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Yates Cafe
What is Yates Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Yates Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Yates Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yates Cafe last inspected?
Yates Cafe was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Yates Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yates Cafe compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Yates Cafe holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Yates 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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