The Little Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
The Little Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 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.
84% of rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: 1 King Edward Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BW
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Little Shed among the 536 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 | 536 | 64% | ← The Little Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 83 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 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 The Little Shed 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 The Little Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Compton House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Wheel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2024 |
| Bennys Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Compton Sports and Social Club Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2025 |
| The Olde Sweet Shoppe and Milkshake Bar Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Little Shed
What is The Little Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Little Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Little Shed 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Shed last inspected?
The Little Shed was last inspected on 3 June 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 The Little Shed?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Shed compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 832 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Little Shed 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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The Little Shed is one of 107 rated food businesses in Ashbourne. See every hygiene rating in Ashbourne →
Derbyshire Dales inspects and rates 915 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/fhrs
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