Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derby City
Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: Units 6 To 8, Newmarket Court, Derby, DE24 8NW
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance 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% | ← Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 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 316 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 Very 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 Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance 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 Food 4 Thought Alliance, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Alvaston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Allenton Market Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Allenton Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| A J's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Allenton Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| AK's Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance
What is Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance's food hygiene rating?
Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance last inspected?
Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 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 Food 4 Thought Alliance?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance 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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