Orchard Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derbyshire Dales
Orchard Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Old Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2ER
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Orchard Cottage 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% | ← Orchard Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Orchard Cottage 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 Orchard Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Ivonbrook Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
| Aroma Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Canton Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coates Family Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Darley Churchtown Church Of England Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| South Darley Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Orchard Cottage
What is Orchard Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 1 December 2022.
Is Orchard Cottage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchard Cottage last inspected?
Orchard Cottage was last inspected on 1 December 2022, more than 3 years 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 Orchard Cottage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orchard Cottage compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Orchard Cottage 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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