The Bay Leaf
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 19 March 2026 by Amber Valley.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bay Leaf, from November 2021 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 3 / 5 | Generally satisfactory | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
The Bay Leaf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
39 Market Street Heanor Derbyshire,DE75 7NR
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Bay Leaf. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Bay Leaf?
Food hygiene at The Bay Leaf is inspected by Amber Valley, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk or [email protected].
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