High Hill Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
High Hill Chinese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2024, more than 2 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: 64 High Street, Melbourne, Derby Derbyshire, DE73 8GJ
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts High Hill Chinese 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% | ← High Hill Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Soup and Pudding Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Doves Garages Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2013 |
| Leddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bank of Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 130 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about High Hill Chinese
What is High Hill Chinese's food hygiene rating?
High Hill Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 7 March 2024.
Is High Hill Chinese 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Hill Chinese last inspected?
High Hill Chinese was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 "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 High Hill Chinese compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and High Hill Chinese is one of them.
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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