The Deli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North East Derbyshire
The Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 4 - 6 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XB
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Deli 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 Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Deli 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 Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Sam's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Bake Dronfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Delight Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cliffe Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Dronfield County Infants School School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Dronfield County Junior School School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Deli
What is The Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Deli 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Deli last inspected?
The Deli was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months 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 Deli?
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 The Deli 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 Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Deli 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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