Z & A Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Z & A Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 September 2022, more than 3 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: 72 Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SX
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Z & A Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ← Z & A Convenience Store | |
| 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 315 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Z & A Convenience Store 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 Z & A Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bell And Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Z & A Convenience Store
What is Z & A Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Z & A Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 6 September 2022.
Is Z & A Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Z & A Convenience Store last inspected?
Z & A Convenience Store was last inspected on 6 September 2022, more than 3 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 Z & A Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Z & A Convenience Store compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Z & A Convenience Store holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Z & A Convenience Store 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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