St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 July 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: Leonard Street, Derby, DE23 8EG
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ← St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School 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 St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Bell And Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School
What is St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 6 July 2023.
Is St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School last inspected?
St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School was last inspected on 6 July 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 St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects St James C of E VA Infant and Nursery School 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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