Food Hygiene Ratings in Derby City

2,294 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.9% rated "very good".

2,294
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
40
Rated 0 or 1
72.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.9%1,448
Good15.3%304
Satisfactory8.3%164
Improvement Needed1.5%29
Major Improvement1.4%28
Urgent Improvement0.6%12

Business types

Retailers - other47120.5%
Other catering premises46020.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen33814.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop30413.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub1988.6%
School/college/university1496.5%
Caring Premises1386.0%
Mobile caterer934.1%

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.

The source snapshot contains 2,294 registered food businesses for Derby City. Of these, 1,985 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 40 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Baasko Afro Continental StoresDE1 2DS0Dec 04, 2025
Drinks WorldDE21 4DG0Jun 01, 2026
Fish AnchorDE23 6UT0Jun 16, 2026
Ismah Foods and New Bengal KitchenDE23 8EQ0Dec 18, 2025
Istanbul Shawarma GrillDE23 6PZ0Nov 14, 2025
Kaneshie Market LtdDE1 1RS0Mar 04, 2026
Kravin KitchenDE23 8DD0Mar 09, 2026
Mehrab KarahiDE23 8RF0Apr 15, 2026
New Desi KarahiDE23 8SW0Nov 12, 2025
Oscar BlueDE23 8BS0Feb 02, 2026
Tasty OriginalDE1 2GG0Mar 11, 2026
Tasty VillaDE23 6UT0Jan 12, 2026
Afro Shop EmmaDE23 6US1Nov 06, 2025
Aspire Community & Support Alliance CICDE21 6LA1Mar 16, 2026
BBQ XpressDE23 6WE1Jan 27, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 1,448 food businesses in Derby City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.9% 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