High Hill Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
High Hill Chinese holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: High Hill Chinese was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 62-64 High Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GJ
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How this rating has changed
High Hill Chinese has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 15 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so High Hill Chinese sits behind roughly 640 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 640 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ← High Hill Chinese | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 High Hill Chinese 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 High Hill Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doves Garages Ltd Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Leddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Melbourne Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Soup and Pudding Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Melbourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| MB Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Forteys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about High Hill Chinese
What is High Hill Chinese's food hygiene rating?
High Hill Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 15 July 2026.
Is High Hill Chinese 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Hill Chinese last inspected?
High Hill Chinese was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 High Hill Chinese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 High Hill Chinese compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while High Hill Chinese holds a 4. 77 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects High Hill Chinese 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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