The Firebird Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
The Firebird Centre 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 16 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: 2 Witham Close, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5JR
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Firebird Centre 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% | ← The Firebird Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Firebird Centre 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 The Firebird Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Active Bodies Ltd (Hilton Spencer Academy) Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Hickling House Elderly Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Hilton Primary School School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Old Talbot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Cherry Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2012 |
Questions about The Firebird Centre
What is The Firebird Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Firebird Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Firebird Centre 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 The Firebird Centre last inspected?
The Firebird Centre was last inspected on 16 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 The Firebird Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Firebird Centre compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Firebird Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Firebird Centre 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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