River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making 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 14 June 2023, more than 3 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: Silk Mill Museum Of Making, 32 Full Street, Derby, DE1 3AF
How it compares in Derby City
That puts River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making 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 River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Bar and Dining Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making
What is River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making's food hygiene rating?
River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 14 June 2023.
Is River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making 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 River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making last inspected?
River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making was last inspected on 14 June 2023, more than 3 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 River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects River Kitchen Cafe, Museum of Making 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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