A38 Southbound Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Derbyshire
A38 Southbound Service Station 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: Derby Road, Egginton, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6GY
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts A38 Southbound Service Station 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% | ← A38 Southbound Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 A38 Southbound Service Station 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 A38 Southbound Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A38 Northbound Harvest Energy Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Aangan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| The Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Boat Street Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Still Waters Convenience & Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
Questions about A38 Southbound Service Station
What is A38 Southbound Service Station's food hygiene rating?
A38 Southbound Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 16 January 2025.
Is A38 Southbound Service Station 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 A38 Southbound Service Station last inspected?
A38 Southbound Service Station was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 A38 Southbound Service Station?
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 A38 Southbound Service Station compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and A38 Southbound Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects A38 Southbound Service Station 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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