Food Hygiene Ratings in South Derbyshire

891 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.5% rated "very good".

891
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
6
Rated 0 or 1
85.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good85.5%652
Good9.8%75
Satisfactory3.0%23
Improvement Needed0.9%7
Major Improvement0.8%6
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Other catering premises15517.4%
Retailers - other14015.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen12113.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub11312.7%
Caring Premises9811.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop738.2%
Mobile caterer677.5%
School/college/university627.0%

Food hygiene ratings in South 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 891 registered food businesses for South Derbyshire. Of these, 763 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.5% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 6 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
Coco Slemeck Private cateringDE651Sep 09, 2026
Etwall BaltiDE65 6LA1Sep 02, 2026
Jumbo Chinese TakeawayDE73 8JB1Aug 20, 2026
Kitchen 7DE72 2GP1Jul 22, 2026
Lorraines Rest HomeDE11 9QZ1Aug 05, 2026
Village Cafe & KitchenDE73 7JZ1Aug 20, 2026
A. Moss Family ButchersDE65 6FL2Jul 28, 2026
MB Pizza PlaceDE73 8DS2Jul 16, 2026
Midway StoresDE11 7LD2May 09, 2025
S Collier ButchersDE11 8JA2Sep 03, 2026
Thai Village Restaurant and TakeawayDE73 8DY2Jul 31, 2026
The Smisby ArmsLE65 2UA2Jun 04, 2026
The Village ShopDE72 2AS2Jan 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in South Derbyshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 652 food businesses in South Derbyshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.5% 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 South 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 South Derbyshire?+

Inspection frequency in South 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