Afro Butcher Emma food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Afro Butcher Emma holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 209 Normanton Road, Derby, DE23 6US
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Afro Butcher Emma sits behind roughly 1,743 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← Afro Butcher Emma | |
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Afro Butcher Emma none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Afro Butcher Emma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Bell And Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2024 |
| Alter-Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Afro Butcher Emma
What is Afro Butcher Emma's food hygiene rating?
Afro Butcher Emma has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Afro Butcher Emma safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Afro Butcher Emma last inspected?
Afro Butcher Emma was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Afro Butcher Emma?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Afro Butcher Emma compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Afro Butcher Emma holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Afro Butcher Emma and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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