EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School 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 7 April 2025, 15 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: Great Northern Road, Derby, DE1 1LR
How it compares in Derby City
That puts EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School 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% | ← EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School 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 EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Becket Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bistrot Pierre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Adams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blends Cavendish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School
What is EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School's food hygiene rating?
EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 7 April 2025.
Is EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School 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 EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School last inspected?
EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 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 EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School 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 EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects EFD Sport and Education at Derby Cathedral School 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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