885 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.4% rated "very good".
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. 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 885 registered food businesses for South Derbyshire. Of these, 742 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 5 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Spice Kebab House | DE11 7EZ | 0 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Indian Palace | DE15 9TJ | 0 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Buckley Bakehouse Ltd. | DE11 9AZ | 1 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| New Millennium Fish Bar | DE11 0HD | 1 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| UPO's Fishbar | DE11 7EA | 1 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Holly Bush Inn | DE65 5AS | 2 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| MB Pizza Place | DE73 8DS | 2 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Midway Stores | DE11 7LD | 2 | May 09, 2025 |
| OK Diners Ltd | DE65 6GY | 2 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| The Smisby Arms | LE65 2UA | 2 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| The Village Shop | DE72 2AS | 2 | Jan 15, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 634 food businesses in South Derbyshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.4% 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.
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.
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.