The Lotus Indian Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
The Lotus Indian Kitchen holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 13 March 2026, 4 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: The Piazza, Mercia Marina, Willington, DE65 6DW
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lotus Indian Kitchen sits behind roughly 706 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← The Lotus Indian Kitchen | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 The Lotus Indian Kitchen 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 The Lotus Indian Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Compamigos Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| Boat Street Cafe Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Still Waters Convenience & Gift Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Beetroot Tree Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Pantry Mobile caterer | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| The Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Lotus Indian Kitchen
What is The Lotus Indian Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Lotus Indian Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Derbyshire Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The Lotus Indian Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 The Lotus Indian Kitchen last inspected?
The Lotus Indian Kitchen was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lotus Indian Kitchen?
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 The Lotus Indian Kitchen compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lotus Indian Kitchen holds a 3. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Lotus Indian Kitchen 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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