Field Lane Playgroup
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Field Lane Playgroup is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Field Lane Community Centre, Field Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0GW, in the Derby City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Derby City oversees 2,295 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Derby City is 4.6 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Address
- Field Lane Community Centre, Field Lane, Alvaston, Derby
- Postcode
- DE24 0GW
- Local Authority
- Derby City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 372231
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Field Lane Playgroup?
Field Lane Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Derby City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Field Lane Playgroup last inspected?
Field Lane Playgroup was last inspected on 2026-01-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Field Lane Playgroup located?
Field Lane Playgroup is located at Field Lane Community Centre, Field Lane, Alvaston, Derby , DE24 0GW, in the Derby City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DE24 postcode area.