Repton's Little Critters Out of School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
Repton's Little Critters Out of School 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Springfield Road, Repton, Derby, DE65 6GN
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Repton's Little Critters Out of School among the 636 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Repton's Little Critters Out of School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Very 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 Repton's Little Critters Out of 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 Repton's Little Critters Out of School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repton Primary School School/college/university | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Repton Lunch Group Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| The Maple Tree - Repton Village Hall Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Repton Fryers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Mount Pleasant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Jaipur Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Repton's Little Critters Out of School
What is Repton's Little Critters Out of School's food hygiene rating?
Repton's Little Critters Out of School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Repton's Little Critters Out of 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Repton's Little Critters Out of School last inspected?
Repton's Little Critters Out of School was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Repton's Little Critters Out of School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Repton's Little Critters Out of School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Repton's Little Critters Out of School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Repton's Little Critters Out of 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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