Spencer Grove food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Amber Valley
Spencer Grove 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 27 October 2025, 8 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: Milford Care Home Springwood Gardens Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1JR
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Spencer Grove among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Spencer Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Spencer Grove 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 Spencer Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Belper House Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Josi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| 3FF Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Audrey's At The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Fresh Bite Pizzaria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Gatsbys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Spencer Grove
What is Spencer Grove's food hygiene rating?
Spencer Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Spencer Grove 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 Spencer Grove last inspected?
Spencer Grove was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spencer Grove?
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 Spencer Grove compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Spencer Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Spencer Grove 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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Understanding this rating
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