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Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill food hygiene rating

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City

Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.

The rating: 4 - Good

The rating dates from 27 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Britannia Mill, Mackworth Road, Derby, DE22 3BL

How it compares in Derby City

In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Derby City
5 out of 5 1,447 73%
4 out of 5 296 15% ← Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill
3 out of 5 164 8%
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

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 Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill 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 Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
AIP C/O Ashgate Primary School School/college/university 268 yards away 5 - Very good 14 May 2025
Ashbourne Mini Market Retailers - other 281 yards away 5 - Very good 8 December 2025
Blends at Markeaton St. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 316 yards away 5 - Very good 14 October 2022
Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop 418 yards away 5 - Very good 19 March 2025
Ashgate Nursery School School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 25 April 2023
Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 2 December 2025
Abbey Court Nursing & Residential Home Caring Premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 29 October 2024
Blends Pub/bar/nightclub 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 7 October 2025

Questions about Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill

What is Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill's food hygiene rating?

Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 27 February 2023.

Is Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill safe to eat at?

The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.

When was Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill last inspected?

Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill was last inspected on 27 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill 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 Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Derby City Council inspects Aramark@University of Derby Britannia Mill 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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