Meadow Vale Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Amber Valley
Meadow Vale 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 6 March 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: 6-6A Meadow Vale Duffield Belper Derbyshire, DE56 4DG
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Meadow Vale Store among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Meadow Vale Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Meadow Vale 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 Meadow Vale Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Andrews Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees Derby Duffield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Duffield News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Duffield Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Duffield Cricket Club The Eyes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
Questions about Meadow Vale Store
What is Meadow Vale Store's food hygiene rating?
Meadow Vale Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Meadow Vale 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 Meadow Vale Store last inspected?
Meadow Vale Store was last inspected on 6 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Meadow Vale 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 Meadow Vale Store compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Meadow Vale Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Meadow Vale 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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