Food Hygiene Ratings in North East Derbyshire

821 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.9% rated "very good".

821
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
1
Rated 0 or 1
87.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good87.9%669
Good8.3%63
Satisfactory3.3%25
Improvement Needed0.4%3
Major Improvement0.1%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Other catering premises17621.4%
Retailers - other13616.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub11013.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen10713.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop708.5%
School/college/university647.8%
Caring Premises617.4%
Mobile caterer435.2%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 821 registered food businesses for North East Derbyshire. Of these, 761 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 1 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Higham Food And WineDE55 6BN1Aug 26, 2026
Go Local ExtraS42 5LQ2May 07, 2026
Kelstedge InnS45 0DX2Mar 03, 2026
Oasis TakeawayS42 5QG2Feb 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 669 food businesses in North East Derbyshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.9% 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 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