Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy 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 12 September 2024, 22 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: Canal Street, Derby, DE1 2RJ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy 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 Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Aramark @ Derby College Group The Roundhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Aramark at Derby College Group Hudson & Johnson Buildings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
Questions about Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy
What is Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy's food hygiene rating?
Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy 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 Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy last inspected?
Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy?
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 Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Junior Adventures Group at Castleward Spencer Academy 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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