Kuchene Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North East Derbyshire
Kuchene Deli holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 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: Unit 6, The Forge, Church Street, S18 1QX
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 757 rated places in North East Derbyshire score this low, about one in 189. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Kuchene Deli | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Kuchene Deli the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kuchene Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Contact Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Forge Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Dronfield Sports Centre Cafe Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Dronfield Hall Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Dronfield County Infants School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Dronfield County Junior School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Kuchene Deli
What is Kuchene Deli's food hygiene rating?
Kuchene Deli has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Kuchene Deli safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kuchene Deli last inspected?
Kuchene Deli was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kuchene Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kuchene Deli compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Kuchene Deli holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Kuchene Deli 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North East Derbyshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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