Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 29 Market Place, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DS
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How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop 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 Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Forteys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Food at 37 Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Melbourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 48 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Boot @ Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2026 |
| Leddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop
What is Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 21 months 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 Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop 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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