Aspens Services @ West Park School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Aspens Services @ West Park School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 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: West Park School, West Road, Derby, DE21 7BT
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Aspens Services @ West Park School among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Aspens Services @ West Park School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 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 316 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 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 Aspens Services @ West Park School 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 Aspens Services @ West Park School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| A&A Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Archway Learning Trust @ Lee's Brook Community School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
Questions about Aspens Services @ West Park School
What is Aspens Services @ West Park School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services @ West Park School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Aspens Services @ West Park School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspens Services @ West Park School last inspected?
Aspens Services @ West Park School was last inspected on 11 March 2024, more than 2 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 Aspens Services @ West Park School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aspens Services @ West Park School compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services @ West Park School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Aspens Services @ West Park School 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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