Care UK Heatherton House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derby City
Care UK Heatherton House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 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: Heatherton House, 170 Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4AN
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Care UK Heatherton House 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% | ← Care UK Heatherton House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Care UK Heatherton House 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 Care UK Heatherton House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Caterlink at Ivy House School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Care UK Heatherton House
What is Care UK Heatherton House's food hygiene rating?
Care UK Heatherton House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Care UK Heatherton House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Care UK Heatherton House last inspected?
Care UK Heatherton House was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Care UK Heatherton House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Care UK Heatherton House 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 Care UK Heatherton House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Care UK Heatherton House 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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