Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 December 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: Wensley Road, Winster, Derbyshire, DE4 2DH
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled sits behind roughly 526 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ← Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winster Village Shop Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Miners Standard Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled
What is Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled's food hygiene rating?
Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled last inspected?
Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled was last inspected on 3 December 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 Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Winster Church Of England Voluntary Controlled 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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