Second Sitting food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Second Sitting holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Second Sitting was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 29B Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Second Sitting was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Second Sitting sits behind roughly 640 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 640 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ← Second Sitting | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Second Sitting 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 Second Sitting, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapas@No2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| A Shade Different Retailers - other | 20 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Meaks of Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Melbourne Delicatessen and Kitchen Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Melbourne Convenience Store Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| The Boot @ Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 115 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 121 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Second Sitting
What is Second Sitting's food hygiene rating?
Second Sitting has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Second Sitting 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Second Sitting last inspected?
Second Sitting was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month 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 Second Sitting?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Second Sitting compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Second Sitting holds a 4. 77 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Second Sitting 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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Second Sitting is one of 293 rated food businesses in Derby. See every hygiene rating in Derby →
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