Heavenly Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derby City
Heavenly Desserts holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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: 11 London Road, Derby, DE1 2NS
How it compares in Derby City
A 0 is rare: only 12 of 1,975 rated places in Derby City score this low, about one in 165. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Heavenly Desserts |
A further 316 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Heavenly Desserts the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Heavenly Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
Questions about Heavenly Desserts
What is Heavenly Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Heavenly Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Derby City Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Heavenly Desserts safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Heavenly Desserts last inspected?
Heavenly Desserts was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Heavenly Desserts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heavenly Desserts 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 Heavenly Desserts holds a 0. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Heavenly Desserts 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derby City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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