The Big Bite At Morton Post Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Derbyshire
The Big Bite At Morton Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 August 2023, more than 2 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: The Big Bite, 92 Main Road, Morton, DE55 6HH
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Big Bite At Morton Post Office among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← The Big Bite At Morton Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 The Big Bite At Morton Post Office 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 The Big Bite At Morton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deakins Family Deli Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| BP Stretton Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Corner Cuts Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
| Asda Express PFS Adastra Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Derwent Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2021 |
| Blackwell Care Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blackwell Store Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Blackwell Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Big Bite At Morton Post Office
What is The Big Bite At Morton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
The Big Bite At Morton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 25 August 2023.
Is The Big Bite At Morton Post Office 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Bite At Morton Post Office last inspected?
The Big Bite At Morton Post Office was last inspected on 25 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Big Bite At Morton Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Big Bite At Morton Post Office compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Big Bite At Morton Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Big Bite At Morton Post Office 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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