B&M Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Derbyshire
B&M Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 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.
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: 43 High Street, Swadlincote, DE11 8JE
How this rating has changed
B&M Stores was re-inspected on 20 February 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2024 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts B&M Stores among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← B&M Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 B&M Stores 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 B&M Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonkers Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Boba Blitz/Snack Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Katy's Kitchen (Jacket Potato Stall) Mobile caterer | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| KD Collective Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Churchills Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Curly Magpie Wonderful Shop Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about B&M Stores
What is B&M Stores's food hygiene rating?
B&M Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 20 February 2024.
Is B&M Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was B&M Stores last inspected?
B&M Stores was last inspected on 20 February 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 B&M Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B&M Stores compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and B&M Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects B&M Stores 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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B&M Stores is one of 321 rated food businesses in Swadlincote. See every hygiene rating in Swadlincote →
South Derbyshire inspects and rates 875 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Derbyshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk
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