Melbourne Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Derbyshire
Melbourne Convenience Store 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 19 July 2023, more than 2 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: 4-6 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Melbourne Convenience Store among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Melbourne Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 Melbourne Convenience Store 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 Melbourne Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Shade Different Retailers - other | 30 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Olivers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 June 2025 |
| Tapas@No2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Food at 37 Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Melbourne Derby Road Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2015 |
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Melbourne Convenience Store
What is Melbourne Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Melbourne Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 19 July 2023.
Is Melbourne Convenience Store 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 Melbourne Convenience Store last inspected?
Melbourne Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Melbourne Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Melbourne Convenience Store compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Melbourne Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Melbourne Convenience Store 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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