Food Hygiene Ratings in North East Derbyshire

798 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.7% rated "very good".

798
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
3
Rated 0 or 1
84.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.7%635
Good10.8%81
Satisfactory4.0%30
Improvement Needed0.1%1
Major Improvement0.3%2
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Other catering premises15118.9%
Retailers - other13516.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen11814.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub10913.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop718.9%
School/college/university637.9%
Caring Premises607.5%
Mobile caterer374.6%

Food hygiene ratings in North East Derbyshire 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.

North East Derbyshire currently has 798 registered food businesses. Of these, 750 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 3 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
The Cow ShedS18 8XL0Jan 05, 2026
Elm Tree InnS44 5SE1Jul 20, 2025
HP Wild CampDE4 5FT1Jun 30, 2023
Kuchene DeliS18 1QX2Feb 24, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North East Derbyshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 635 food businesses in North East Derbyshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.7% 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 North East Derbyshire?+

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 North East Derbyshire?+

Inspection frequency in North East Derbyshire 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