Select & Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Derbyshire
Select & Save 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 13 October 2023, 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: 17a Union Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QF
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Select & Save sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ← Select & Save | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Select & Save 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 Select & Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Elmsleigh Infant School School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Elmsleigh Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
| Clubzone Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Cadley Hill View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| ClubsComplete at Greenbank Leisure Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Select & Save
What is Select & Save's food hygiene rating?
Select & Save has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Select & Save 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 Select & Save last inspected?
Select & Save was last inspected on 13 October 2023, 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 Select & Save?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Select & Save compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Select & Save holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Select & Save 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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