Masons Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Masons Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Lime Grove, Chaddesden, DE21 6WN
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Masons Newsagents 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% | ← Masons Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Masons Newsagents 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 Masons Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| A&A Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Aspens Services @ West Park School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2021 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aspire Food & Support Alliance CIC at Chaddesden Jubilee Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Archway Learning Trust @ Lee's Brook Community School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
Questions about Masons Newsagents
What is Masons Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Masons Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Masons Newsagents 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masons Newsagents last inspected?
Masons Newsagents was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Masons Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Masons Newsagents 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 Masons Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Masons Newsagents 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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