Food Hygiene Ratings in Derby City

2,266 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.3% rated "very good".

2,266
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
52
Rated 0 or 1
73.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.3%1,426
Good14.6%284
Satisfactory8.3%161
Improvement Needed1.2%23
Major Improvement2.0%38
Urgent Improvement0.7%14

Business types

Retailers - other46620.6%
Other catering premises44019.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen33714.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop29513.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub2028.9%
School/college/university1486.5%
Caring Premises1426.3%
Mobile caterer883.9%

Food hygiene ratings in Derby City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Derby City currently has 2,266 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,946 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 52 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Baasko Afro Continental StoresDE1 2DS0Dec 04, 2025
Coronation HotelDE24 8SL0Apr 29, 2025
David Lloyd LeisureDE24 8HY0Oct 31, 2025
Gurdwara Arjan DevDE23 6QJ0Jun 09, 2025
Ismah Foods and New Bengal KitchenDE23 8EQ0Dec 18, 2025
Istanbul Shawarma GrillDE23 6PZ0Nov 14, 2025
Kaneshie Market LtdDE1 1RS0Jun 17, 2025
New Desi KarahiDE23 8SW0Nov 12, 2025
Oscar BlueDE23 8BS0Feb 02, 2026
Rita Habesha CoffeeDE23 6RH0Aug 12, 2025
SubwayDE23 6FQ0Jan 05, 2026
Tasty OriginalDE1 2GG0Sep 16, 2025
Tasty VillaDE23 6UT0Jan 12, 2026
UK Fries ChickenDE1 1SR0Dec 08, 2025
Afro Shop EmmaDE23 6US1Nov 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Derby City have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,426 food businesses in Derby City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Derby City?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Derby City?+

Inspection frequency in Derby City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies