Norman Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Norman Arms 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 31 October 2023, more than 2 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: Village Street, Normanton, DE23 8DF
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Norman Arms 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% | ← Norman Arms | |
| 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 Norman Arms 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 Norman Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A K Food Store Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| ACE Nursery and Out of School Club Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| An Nisa Events at Ikhlas Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
Questions about Norman Arms
What is Norman Arms's food hygiene rating?
Norman Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Norman Arms 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 Norman Arms last inspected?
Norman Arms was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 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 Norman Arms?
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 Norman Arms 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 Norman Arms holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Norman Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Norman Arms is one of 39 rated food businesses in Normanton. See every hygiene rating in Normanton →
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