Willow Tree Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Willow Tree Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6DW
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Willow Tree Tea Rooms 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% | ← Willow Tree Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Willow Tree Tea Rooms 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 Willow Tree Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compamigos Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| Boat Street Cafe Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Still Waters Convenience & Gift Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Beetroot Tree Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Pantry Mobile caterer | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| The Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Willow Tree Tea Rooms
What is Willow Tree Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Willow Tree Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Willow Tree Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Tree Tea Rooms last inspected?
Willow Tree Tea Rooms was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months 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 Willow Tree Tea Rooms?
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 Willow Tree Tea Rooms compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Tree Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Willow Tree Tea Rooms 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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