Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derby City
Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: 96 Ashbourne Road, DE22 3AG
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) 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% | ← Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) | |
| 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 Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) 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 Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Mini Market Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blends at Markeaton St. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| AIP C/O Ashgate Primary School School/college/university | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ashgate Nursery School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| 20 Morley Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Asda PFS Mackworth Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform)
What is Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform)'s food hygiene rating?
Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) last inspected?
Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months 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 Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform)?
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 Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) 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 Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Ashbourne Road Church (Methodist/United Reform) 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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