HiGuys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
HiGuys 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 6 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: 12b Albion Street, Derby, DE1 2PR
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so HiGuys sits behind roughly 1,744 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← HiGuys | |
| 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 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 HiGuys 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 HiGuys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about HiGuys
What is HiGuys's food hygiene rating?
HiGuys has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 6 February 2026.
Is HiGuys 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 HiGuys last inspected?
HiGuys was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 HiGuys?
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 HiGuys compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while HiGuys holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects HiGuys 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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