Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town 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 11 July 2024, more than 2 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.
Address: Castle Lane, Melbourne, Derby Derbyshire, DE73 8JB
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town 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% | ← Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town 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 Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
| 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 Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town
What is Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town's food hygiene rating?
Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town 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 Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town last inspected?
Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town 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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Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town is one of 149 rated food businesses in Derby Derbyshire. See every hygiene rating in Derby Derbyshire →
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