Food Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
Food Stop 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 11 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: Coppice Side, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Food Stop 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% | ← Food Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food Stop 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 Food Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Gresley Pre-School Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Highfields Care Home Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2012 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Hill Street Harbour Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Jason Hylton Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bramble Wood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Food Stop
What is Food Stop's food hygiene rating?
Food Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Food Stop 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 Food Stop last inspected?
Food Stop was last inspected on 11 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 Food Stop?
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 Food Stop compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Food Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Food Stop 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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