Alkmonton Dairy food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Derbyshire Dales
Alkmonton Dairy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: Alkmonton Old Hall Farm, Alkmonton, Derbyshire, DE6 3EH
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Alkmonton Dairy among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Alkmonton Dairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Alkmonton Dairy 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 Alkmonton Dairy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hulland Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| The Farm Shop Hulland Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Hulland General Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Alkmonton Dairy
What is Alkmonton Dairy's food hygiene rating?
Alkmonton Dairy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Alkmonton Dairy 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alkmonton Dairy last inspected?
Alkmonton Dairy was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alkmonton Dairy?
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 Alkmonton Dairy compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Alkmonton Dairy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Alkmonton Dairy 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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