Fat Cat Derby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Fat Cat Derby holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 June 2022, more than 4 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: 9 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1BU
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Fat Cat Derby sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ← Fat Cat Derby | |
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Fat Cat Derby 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 Fat Cat Derby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Adams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bistrot Pierre Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blends Cavendish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Fat Cat Derby
What is Fat Cat Derby's food hygiene rating?
Fat Cat Derby has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 14 June 2022.
Is Fat Cat Derby 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fat Cat Derby last inspected?
Fat Cat Derby was last inspected on 14 June 2022, more than 4 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 Fat Cat Derby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fat Cat Derby 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 Fat Cat Derby holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Fat Cat Derby 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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