Food Safety in Blackfordby
280 establishments rated · 85% with 5 stars
Blackfordby is a village in the civil parish of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, in the North West Leicestershire district, in the northwesternmost corner of Leicestershire, England. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) to the northwest of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Swadlincote. On some early maps, such as one dated 1587, the village is shown as "Blaugherby", hence the local name of "Blofferby". The village is dominated by the Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Blackfordby, erected in 1858 on the site of an earlier Anglican Chapel which was attached to the St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The church stands in an elevated position next to the village school, and is built in the early English style. The church has a nave and chancel, with a tower surmounted by a broach spire and, for the greater part of the work, constructed from local sandstone which has become blackened due to the effects of air pollution.
Blackfordby (DE11) is home to 280 rated food establishments in the South Derbyshire area of South Derbyshire. An impressive 85% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Blackfordby vs South Derbyshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · South Derbyshire average across 2,240 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Blackfordby
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop · DE11 9PR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Feb 2024 |
| 2 | Bakes Couture Other catering premises · DE11 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 3 | The Old Cornishman Pasty Company Mobile caterer · DE11 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DE11 0EA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Anne's Other catering premises · DE11 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Bailey's Bar Mobile caterer · DE11 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 7 | The Mushroom Hall Pub/bar/nightclub · DE11 8EN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Sept 2024 |
| 8 | The Bungalow Amenity Fund Caring Premises · DE11 0UW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Nisa Local Retailers - other · DE11 0LL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Feb 2022 |
| 10 | Bellamy's Bakes Other catering premises · DE11 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Feb 2021 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Blackfordby
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Woodville Grill & Desserts DE11 7EH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 Feb 2026 |
New Millennium Fish Bar DE11 0HD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 Aug 2025 |
Phat Frogs Cafe DE11 8DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Mobile caterer | 19 Feb 2026 |
Midway Stores DE11 7LD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 9 May 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO