The Apiary food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
The Apiary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: 38 Borough Street, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LA
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts The Apiary among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← The Apiary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 The Apiary 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 The Apiary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Strawberry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cooperative Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| No 11 Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Borough Street Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| BenaBerry's Craftea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bar Egos Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Long Eaton & Sawley Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about The Apiary
What is The Apiary's food hygiene rating?
The Apiary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 20 February 2026.
Is The Apiary 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Apiary last inspected?
The Apiary was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Apiary?
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 The Apiary compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Apiary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects The Apiary 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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The Apiary is one of 143 rated food businesses in Derby. See every hygiene rating in Derby →
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