Wirksworth Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Wirksworth Junior School 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 15 October 2024, 21 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: Wash Green, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FD
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Wirksworth Junior School 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% | ← Wirksworth Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wirksworth Junior School 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 Wirksworth Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wonders Day Nursery School/college/university | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Northern Lights Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Wirksworth Church Of England Infant School School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Kens Mini Market Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Wirksworth Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Leafy Snug Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Feather Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
Questions about Wirksworth Junior School
What is Wirksworth Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Wirksworth Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Wirksworth Junior School 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 Wirksworth Junior School last inspected?
Wirksworth Junior School was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 21 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 Wirksworth Junior School?
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 Wirksworth Junior School compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Wirksworth Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Wirksworth Junior School 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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