Elmsleigh Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Derbyshire
Elmsleigh Infant School 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 14 March 2025, 15 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: Queens Drive, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0EG
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Elmsleigh Infant School among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Elmsleigh Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Elmsleigh Infant School 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 Elmsleigh Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Elmsleigh Stores Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
| ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Clubzone Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Dandelions Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Cadley Hill View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Kang Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
Questions about Elmsleigh Infant School
What is Elmsleigh Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Elmsleigh Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Elmsleigh Infant School 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 Elmsleigh Infant School last inspected?
Elmsleigh Infant School was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 Elmsleigh Infant School?
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 Elmsleigh Infant School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Elmsleigh Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Elmsleigh Infant School 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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