Middleton Dairies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales
Middleton Dairies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: Unit 2, Riverside Herb Centre, Castleton Road, S32 1EG
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Middleton Dairies 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% | ← Middleton Dairies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Middleton Dairies 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 Middleton Dairies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bird Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 January 2025 |
| Sickleholme Golf Club - Kitchen Function Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Sickleholme Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Bike and Boots Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Wild Kettle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hope Valley Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
| Sickleholme Golf Club - Bar and Day Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Sheffield Quaker Community Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2015 |
Questions about Middleton Dairies
What is Middleton Dairies's food hygiene rating?
Middleton Dairies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Middleton Dairies 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Middleton Dairies last inspected?
Middleton Dairies was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Middleton Dairies?
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 Middleton Dairies compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Middleton Dairies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Middleton Dairies 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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