Alternatives Activity Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derby City
Alternatives Activity Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2024, 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: Watson Rooms at St Augustines Church, Upper Dale Road, Normanton, DE23 8BP
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Alternatives Activity Centre 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% | ← Alternatives Activity Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alternatives Activity Centre 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 Alternatives Activity Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| An Nisa Events at Ikhlas Community Centre Other catering premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Alternatives Activity Centre
What is Alternatives Activity Centre's food hygiene rating?
Alternatives Activity Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Alternatives Activity Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alternatives Activity Centre last inspected?
Alternatives Activity Centre was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 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 Alternatives Activity Centre?
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 Alternatives Activity Centre 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 Alternatives Activity Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Alternatives Activity Centre 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Alternatives Activity Centre and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Alternatives Activity Centre is one of 39 rated food businesses in Normanton. See every hygiene rating in Normanton →
Derby City inspects and rates 2,291 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derby City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.derby.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →