St Nicholas Church & Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derby City
St Nicholas Church & Church Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 12 February 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: 2 Lawn Avenue, Allestree, DE22 2PE
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so St Nicholas Church & Church Hall 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% | ← St Nicholas Church & Church Hall | |
| 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 St Nicholas Church & Church Hall 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 St Nicholas Church & Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Allestree Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| C T D News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bar 189 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Blends Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Abbey Court Nursing & Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about St Nicholas Church & Church Hall
What is St Nicholas Church & Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Nicholas Church & Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 12 February 2024.
Is St Nicholas Church & Church Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Nicholas Church & Church Hall last inspected?
St Nicholas Church & Church Hall was last inspected on 12 February 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 St Nicholas Church & Church Hall?
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 St Nicholas Church & Church Hall 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 St Nicholas Church & Church Hall holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects St Nicholas Church & Church Hall 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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St Nicholas Church & Church Hall is one of 15 rated food businesses in Allestree. See every hygiene rating in Allestree →
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