Mountford Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales
Mountford Off Licence 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: 25 Mountford Avenue, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4AT
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Mountford Off Licence 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% | ← Mountford Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mountford Off Licence 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 Mountford Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Stores Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Anthony Gell School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Odedra Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2024 |
| Birds Nest Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| Gino's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 September 2024 |
| Kens Mini Market Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Wirksworth Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Mountford Off Licence
What is Mountford Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Mountford Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Mountford Off Licence 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 Mountford Off Licence last inspected?
Mountford Off Licence was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Mountford Off Licence?
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 Mountford Off Licence compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Mountford Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Mountford Off Licence 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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