Food hygiene ratings in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire inspects and rates 875 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 753 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 122 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in South Derbyshire
Standards here are high: 85% of rated businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 12 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 640 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Towns in South Derbyshire
Food hygiene ratings for each town South Derbyshire inspects.
- Swadlincote 321 places
- Derby 293 places
Recently inspected in South Derbyshire
The most recent inspections published by South Derbyshire, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Palace | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Papa Churro | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Admiral Rodney Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Toast | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Introup | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Mrs Megs Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Saffas Delight | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| The Athenaeum Hub | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| OK Diners Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 20 August 2026 |
| Creative Days Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| JCB Powersystems - BaxterStorey | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Mr X Food Co. | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in South Derbyshire
The lowest-rated food businesses in South Derbyshire are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 3 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 24 July 2026 |
| Golden Spice Kebab House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| Kitchen 7 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| UPO's Fishbar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| New Millennium Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in South Derbyshire
How many food businesses does South Derbyshire rate?
South Derbyshire publishes food hygiene ratings for 875 businesses, of which 753 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in South Derbyshire?
85% of rated businesses in South Derbyshire hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in South Derbyshire have a bad hygiene rating?
12 food businesses in South Derbyshire hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 3 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in South Derbyshire?
Environmental health officers employed by South Derbyshire carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in South Derbyshire
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1950's American Diner 5 - Very good
- 4 Heavens Cakes 5 - Very good
- 6ake 5 - Very good
- A & S Mobile Catering 5 - Very good
- A Touch of Class, Laurel Farm 5 - Very good
- A&B Stores 5 - Very good
- A'nata 5 - Very good
- Aangan 5 - Very good
- Aark Food Services 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School 5 - Very good
- Active Bodies Ltd 5 - Very good
- Active Bodies Ltd (Hilton Spencer Academy) 5 - Very good
- Active Bodies Ltd - Etwall 5 - Very good
- Admirals and Co Fish Bar LTD 5 - Very good
- Adorable Sweets 5 - Very good
- Aldi Store 5 - Very good
- Aldi Store 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alice's Cake Co 5 - Very good
- All My Sins Cakes and Bakes 5 - Very good
- Alma Inn 5 - Very good
- Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Amy & Ben's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Anchor & Spice 5 - Very good
- Andy's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Anne's 5 - Very good
- Apple Paddock Artisan Preserves 5 - Very good
- Asda Service Station 5 - Very good
- Ashby Foodbank 5 - Very good
- Ashe Fields Rest Home 5 - Very good
- Aston on Trent Post Office 5 - Very good
- Aston on Trent Pre-School 5 - Very good
- Aston On Trent Primary School 5 - Very good
- B&M Stores 5 - Very good
- Badger's Rest Guest House B&B 5 - Very good
- Bailey's Bar 5 - Very good
- Bake It Til You Make It 5 - Very good
- Bakes Couture 5 - Very good
- Ballroom Pool Club Limited 5 - Very good
- Bank of Beers 5 - Very good
- Barrancos Coffee, Champagne & Co 5 - Very good
- Barrow On Trent Social Club (The Brookfield) 5 - Very good
- Baytree Catering 5 - Very good
- Bearwardcote Hall 5 - Very good
- Beaus Bakes 5 - Very good
- Becky's Bakes 5 - Very good
- Beeconscious 5 - Very good
- Been Coffee 5 - Very good
- Bellalicious Petite Cakes 5 - Very good
- Bellamy's Bakes 5 - Very good
- Belles Bakes 5 - Very good
- Belmont Primary School 5 - Very good
- Belmont Services Club Ltd 5 - Very good
- Berkeley Streets 5 - Very good
- Bessie Bakes 5 - Very good
- Betty's Farm 5 - Very good
- Birds (Derby) Ltd 5 - Very good
- Black Horse Inn 5 - Very good
- Bladon House School 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-01. Browse all UK councils →