Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary 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 26 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: Church Road, Churchtown, Darley Dale, DE4 2GL
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary 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% | ← Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary 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 Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Grouse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2025 |
| Aroma Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Canton Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coates Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Yawn Brew Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Barringtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary
What is Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary's food hygiene rating?
Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary 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 Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary last inspected?
Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary 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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