S&J Lewin Ltd food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Derby City
S&J Lewin Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the producer 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 14 March 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: 99 Sitwell Street, Spondon, DE21 7FH
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so S&J Lewin Ltd 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% | ← S&J Lewin Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 S&J Lewin Ltd 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 S&J Lewin Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services @ West Park School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| A&A Foodstore Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
Questions about S&J Lewin Ltd
What is S&J Lewin Ltd's food hygiene rating?
S&J Lewin Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 14 March 2025.
Is S&J Lewin Ltd 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 producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was S&J Lewin Ltd last inspected?
S&J Lewin Ltd was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 months 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 S&J Lewin Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S&J Lewin Ltd 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 S&J Lewin Ltd holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects S&J Lewin Ltd 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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