Derby Arena / Cafe 42 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
Derby Arena / Cafe 42 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 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Royal Way, Derby, DE24 8JB
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Derby Arena / Cafe 42 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 | 297 | 15% | ← Derby Arena / Cafe 42 | |
| 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 315 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 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 Derby Arena / Cafe 42 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 Derby Arena / Cafe 42, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&B Hotel Derby Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Aramark at Derby College Group Hudson & Johnson Buildings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Aramark @ Derby College Group The Roundhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Alvaston & Boulton Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Alvaston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Derby Arena / Cafe 42
What is Derby Arena / Cafe 42's food hygiene rating?
Derby Arena / Cafe 42 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Derby Arena / Cafe 42 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 Derby Arena / Cafe 42 last inspected?
Derby Arena / Cafe 42 was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 Derby Arena / Cafe 42?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Derby Arena / Cafe 42 compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Derby Arena / Cafe 42 holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Derby Arena / Cafe 42 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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