Esteem South Academy food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
Esteem South Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 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: Main Street, Newhall, Swadlincote Derbyshire, DE11 0TW
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Esteem South Academy sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ← Esteem South Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Esteem South 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 Esteem South Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Dandelions Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Chesterfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Clubzone Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Elmsleigh Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Esteem South Academy
What is Esteem South Academy's food hygiene rating?
Esteem South Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Esteem South Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esteem South Academy last inspected?
Esteem South Academy was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Esteem South Academy?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esteem South Academy compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Esteem South Academy holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Esteem South 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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