Pixie Valley Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Pixie Valley Sweets 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: 117 Dale Road, Spondon, DE21 7DJ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Pixie Valley Sweets 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% | ← Pixie Valley Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 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 315 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 Pixie Valley Sweets 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 Pixie Valley Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| East Midlands Bridge Academy Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Apple Tree Gift Shop & Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Brooks Deli and Wine Bar Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Aspens Services @ West Park School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Derbyshire County Cricket Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
Questions about Pixie Valley Sweets
What is Pixie Valley Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Pixie Valley Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Pixie Valley Sweets 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 Pixie Valley Sweets last inspected?
Pixie Valley Sweets was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Pixie Valley Sweets?
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 Pixie Valley Sweets compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Pixie Valley Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Pixie Valley Sweets 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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