YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derby City
YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 5 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: St Marks Road, Chaddesden, DE21 6AH
How it compares in Derby City
That puts YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones 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 YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Anoki Ltd / Express Range Takeaway/sandwich shop | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| AIP Ltd @ Derwent Community School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Assa’s Shop Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Aramark @ Derby College Group The Roundhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
Questions about YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones
What is YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones's food hygiene rating?
YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 13 January 2026.
Is YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones last inspected?
YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 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 YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones?
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 YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones 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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YMCA Stepping Stones / Derwent Stepping Stones is one of 25 rated food businesses in Chaddesden. See every hygiene rating in Chaddesden →
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