Potters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Potters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 42-44 Grove Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DD
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Potters among the 636 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Potters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Potters 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 Potters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice & Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Dia La Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Cadley Hill View Care Home Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| ClubsComplete at Greenbank Leisure Centre Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Everyone Active Cafe Greenbank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bramble Wood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Just desserts Swad LTD Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Potters
What is Potters's food hygiene rating?
Potters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Potters 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potters last inspected?
Potters was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 months 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 Potters?
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 Potters compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Potters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Potters 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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