Zeerah food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Zeerah 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
This rating dates from 15 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 61 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Zeerah among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Zeerah | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Zeerah 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 Zeerah, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| The Coach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Turaa Indian Streatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 July 2026 |
| Melbourne Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Melbourne Delicatessen and Kitchen Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Tapas@No2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Second Sitting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 July 2026 |
| A Shade Different Retailers - other | 139 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Zeerah
What is Zeerah's food hygiene rating?
Zeerah has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Zeerah 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 Zeerah last inspected?
Zeerah was last inspected on 15 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Zeerah?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Zeerah compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Zeerah is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Zeerah 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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