Pottery Out Of School Scheme food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Amber Valley
Pottery Out Of School Scheme 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 22 September 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: Alton Road Belper Derbyshire, DE56 0HE
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Pottery Out Of School Scheme 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% | ← Pottery Out Of School Scheme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pottery Out Of School Scheme 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 Pottery Out Of School Scheme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belper School And Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Belper Pottery Primary School School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Far Laund News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| Grapes Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Belper House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Pottery Out Of School Scheme
What is Pottery Out Of School Scheme's food hygiene rating?
Pottery Out Of School Scheme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 22 September 2023.
Is Pottery Out Of School Scheme 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 Pottery Out Of School Scheme last inspected?
Pottery Out Of School Scheme was last inspected on 22 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Pottery Out Of School Scheme?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pottery Out Of School Scheme compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Pottery Out Of School Scheme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Pottery Out Of School Scheme 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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