The Ecclesbourne School Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
The Ecclesbourne School Catering 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 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: Wirksworth Road Duffield Belper Derbyshire, DE56 4GS
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Ecclesbourne School Catering 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% | ← The Ecclesbourne School Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Ecclesbourne School Catering 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 The Ecclesbourne School Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Duffield News Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Duffield Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Duffield Cricket Club The Eyes Other catering premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Bradmans Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Emmanuel Community Church Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2019 |
Questions about The Ecclesbourne School Catering
What is The Ecclesbourne School Catering's food hygiene rating?
The Ecclesbourne School Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 26 June 2024.
Is The Ecclesbourne School Catering 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 The Ecclesbourne School Catering last inspected?
The Ecclesbourne School Catering was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Ecclesbourne School Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Ecclesbourne School Catering compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Ecclesbourne School Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Ecclesbourne School Catering 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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