First Choice Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
First Choice Convenience Store 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 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 12 Cromarty Close, Derby, DE24 9NB
How it compares in Derby City
That puts First Choice Convenience Store 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% | ← First Choice Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 First Choice Convenience Store 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 First Choice Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arleston Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Asda Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Beechtree Day Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cafe Sinfin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Breakfast Club, Cottons Farm Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Blossom Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
Questions about First Choice Convenience Store
What is First Choice Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
First Choice Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 15 January 2025.
Is First Choice Convenience Store 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 First Choice Convenience Store last inspected?
First Choice Convenience Store was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 First Choice Convenience Store?
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 First Choice Convenience Store 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 First Choice Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects First Choice Convenience Store 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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