Mirch Masala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
Mirch Masala holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 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: 83-85 Pear Tree Road, Derby, DE23 6QB
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Mirch Masala sits behind roughly 1,743 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← Mirch Masala | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mirch Masala 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 Mirch Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Alter-Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about Mirch Masala
What is Mirch Masala's food hygiene rating?
Mirch Masala has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Mirch Masala safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mirch Masala last inspected?
Mirch Masala was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Mirch Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mirch Masala 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 Mirch Masala holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Mirch Masala 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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