Okra food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
Okra 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 13 January 2025, 17 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: The Art House, 5 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1BU
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Okra 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% | ← Okra | |
| 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 Okra 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 Okra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Adams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Bistrot Pierre Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Okra
What is Okra's food hygiene rating?
Okra has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Okra 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 Okra last inspected?
Okra was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 Okra?
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 Okra 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 Okra holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Okra 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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