Simply The Best Mobile Caterer food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Derby City
Simply The Best Mobile Caterer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 February 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: The Wharf, Stores Road, Derby, DE21 4BA
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply The Best Mobile Caterer sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ← Simply The Best Mobile Caterer | |
| 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 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 Simply The Best Mobile Caterer 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 Simply The Best Mobile Caterer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assa’s Shop Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| AIP Ltd @ Derwent Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Beaufort Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Belvedere Bar and Dining Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Anoki Ltd / Express Range Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Simply The Best Mobile Caterer
What is Simply The Best Mobile Caterer's food hygiene rating?
Simply The Best Mobile Caterer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 2 February 2023.
Is Simply The Best Mobile Caterer safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simply The Best Mobile Caterer last inspected?
Simply The Best Mobile Caterer was last inspected on 2 February 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 Simply The Best Mobile Caterer?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply The Best Mobile Caterer 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 Simply The Best Mobile Caterer holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Simply The Best Mobile Caterer 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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