Pennine Way Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Derbyshire
Pennine Way Academy 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 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pennine Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9EY
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Pennine Way Academy 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% | ← Pennine Way Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pennine Way Academy 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 Pennine Way Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Gresley Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Jason Hylton Court Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| George Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2016 |
| Joanna Evans Cake Design Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2019 |
| Catchems Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bramble Wood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Pennine Way Academy
What is Pennine Way Academy's food hygiene rating?
Pennine Way Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Pennine Way Academy 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 Pennine Way Academy last inspected?
Pennine Way Academy was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Pennine Way Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pennine Way Academy compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pennine Way Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Pennine Way Academy 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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