The Dancing Duck Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Derby City
The Dancing Duck Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 July 2023, 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: 1 John Cooper Buildings, Payne Street, DE22 3AZ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Dancing Duck Brewery 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% | ← The Dancing Duck Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dancing Duck Brewery 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 Dancing Duck Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Mini Market Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blends at Markeaton St. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| AIP C/O Ashgate Primary School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ashgate Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Asda PFS Mackworth Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 20 Morley Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The Dancing Duck Brewery
What is The Dancing Duck Brewery's food hygiene rating?
The Dancing Duck Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 13 July 2023.
Is The Dancing Duck Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dancing Duck Brewery last inspected?
The Dancing Duck Brewery was last inspected on 13 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Dancing Duck Brewery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dancing Duck Brewery 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 The Dancing Duck Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Dancing Duck Brewery 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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