Sinfin Lane News & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Sinfin Lane News & Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 January 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: 44-46 Kingsley Street, Sinfin, DE24 9GR
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Sinfin Lane News & Post Office sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ← Sinfin Lane News & Post Office | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sinfin Lane News & Post Office 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 Sinfin Lane News & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechtree Day Services Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Blossom Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Arleston Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| A K Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| ACE Nursery and Out of School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Asda Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
Questions about Sinfin Lane News & Post Office
What is Sinfin Lane News & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Sinfin Lane News & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 4 January 2024.
Is Sinfin Lane News & Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sinfin Lane News & Post Office last inspected?
Sinfin Lane News & Post Office was last inspected on 4 January 2024, 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 Sinfin Lane News & Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sinfin Lane News & Post Office compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Sinfin Lane News & Post Office holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Sinfin Lane News & Post Office 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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