Food hygiene ratings in Derby
There are 143 food businesses in Derby with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by North West Leicestershire Council. A further 26 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Derby
77% of rated businesses in Derby hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 9 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across North West Leicestershire as a whole, 82% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Derby does worse, by 5 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 90 | 77% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 7% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Derby
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Codfather Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| Green Lane Store Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 March 2025 |
| Griddle \& Glaze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 May 2026 |
| Holly Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Mactrio Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Measham Cantonese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Old Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
| The Jolly Sailor Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 October 2025 |
| Shell Magna Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 February 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Derby
How many food businesses in Derby have a hygiene rating?
143 food businesses in Derby have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by North West Leicestershire Council. 117 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Derby?
77% of rated businesses in Derby hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Derby?
9 food businesses in Derby hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 8 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Derby?
Environmental health officers at North West Leicestershire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in North West Leicestershire
- Coalville 334 places
- Ashby de la Zouch 151 places
- Swadlincote 60 places
- Castle Donington 21 places
- Ibstock 19 places
- Loughborough 16 places
Food businesses in Derby
- 14Forty 5 - Very good
- Acorns Early Years Limited 5 - Very good
- Aeropark Volunteers Association 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Amos Food (UK) Ltd Awaiting inspection
- Appleby Community Lunch 5 - Very good
- Bar Egos Limited 5 - Very good
- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd (M&S Castle Donington) 5 - Very good
- Baxterstorey At Amazon Fulfilment Centre 5 - Very good
- Baxterstorey At Very Group 5 - Very good
- Beauty Temple Retreat 5 - Very good
- BenaBerry's Craftea Cafe 5 - Very good
- Big Fish 5 - Very good
- Blackfordby Old School Room Awaiting inspection
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Burger King 5 - Very good
- Cafe 55 5 - Very good
- Cap and stocking Awaiting inspection
- Castle Donington Community College 5 - Very good
- Castle Donington Community Hub 5 - Very good
- Castle Donington Family Hub Exempt
- Castle Donington Londis Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Castle Donington Service Station 5 - Very good
- Castle Donington Volunteer Centre 5 - Very good
- Castle Grill 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Castle Inn 5 - Very good
- Castle Pizza 5 - Very good
- Castle Retail Ltd Awaiting inspection
- Castletown House 5 - Very good
- Central England Co-operative 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.