Ashgate Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Ashgate Nursery 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 25 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ashgate Nursery School, 18 Stepping Lane, Derby, DE1 1GJ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Ashgate Nursery School among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Ashgate Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 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 316 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 Ashgate Nursery 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 Ashgate Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O Ashgate Primary School School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ashbourne Mini Market Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blends at Markeaton St. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bistrot Pierre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blends Cavendish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Ashgate Nursery School
What is Ashgate Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Ashgate Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 25 April 2023.
Is Ashgate Nursery 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 Ashgate Nursery School last inspected?
Ashgate Nursery School was last inspected on 25 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Ashgate Nursery 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 Ashgate Nursery School compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Ashgate Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Ashgate Nursery 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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