Red Velvet Bakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Derbyshire
Red Velvet Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 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: Station Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8HJ
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Red Velvet Bakery among the 637 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 | 637 | 87% | ← Red Velvet Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Red Velvet Bakery 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 Red Velvet Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero Town Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Melbourne Infant School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Melbourne Junior School School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
| Jumbo Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
Questions about Red Velvet Bakery
What is Red Velvet Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Red Velvet Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 25 November 2022.
Is Red Velvet Bakery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Velvet Bakery last inspected?
Red Velvet Bakery was last inspected on 25 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 Red Velvet Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Red Velvet Bakery compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Red Velvet Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Red Velvet Bakery 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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