The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre 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 25 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE3 0DA
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre 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% | ← The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre 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 The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Alphabet Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| BP Fairway Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Breakfast & After School Club, Silverhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Cinnamon Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Bramblebrook Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre
What is The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 25 April 2023.
Is The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre 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 The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre last inspected?
The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre was last inspected on 25 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre 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 The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Old School Tea Room at Mickleover Community Centre 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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