Marks & Spencer Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Derby City
Marks & Spencer Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, DE22 3NE
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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% | ← Marks & Spencer Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Bizzy Kidz Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Biraks Convienance Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| ASN Retail Ltd (Nisa Mackworth) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer Simply Food
What is Marks & Spencer Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer Simply Food last inspected?
Marks & Spencer Simply Food was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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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Marks & Spencer Simply Food is one of 33 rated food businesses in Mickleover. See every hygiene rating in Mickleover →
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