Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derby City
Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2023, more than 3 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: 11 Church Lane, Derby, DE22 1EW
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School 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% | ← Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School 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 Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Bar 189 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Allestree Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Bookers Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Abbeydale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School
What is Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 12 June 2023.
Is Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School last inspected?
Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School was last inspected on 12 June 2023, more than 3 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 Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School?
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 Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School 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 Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Holroyd Howe @ Old Vicarage School 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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