Big Fish food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North West Leicestershire
Big Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: 70 Derby Road, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2EN
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Big Fish among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ← Big Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Big Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kegworth Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Diamond City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Handkerchief Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Hidden Gem Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| The Coach House Bar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Acorns Early Years Limited Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Oakland And Son Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Big Fish
What is Big Fish's food hygiene rating?
Big Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Big Fish safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Fish last inspected?
Big Fish was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
How does Big Fish compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Big Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Big Fish 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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Big Fish is one of 143 rated food businesses in Derby. See every hygiene rating in Derby →
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