Hero Town food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Derbyshire
Hero Town holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 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: Castle Lane, Melbourne, Derby
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Hero Town among the 637 places in South 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Hero Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Hero Town 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 Hero Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town Caring Premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Shazza's Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
| Jumbo Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Red Velvet Bakery Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| MJP Retail Ltd (T/A Base Camp Food) Distributors/Transporters | 228 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Athenaeum Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Hero Town
What is Hero Town's food hygiene rating?
Hero Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Hero Town 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hero Town last inspected?
Hero Town was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Hero Town?
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 Hero Town compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hero Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Hero Town 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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