The Nines food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
The Nines holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 22 January 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: 9 London Road, Derby, DE1 2NS
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nines 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% | ← The Nines | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 The Nines 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 The Nines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| 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 |
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about The Nines
What is The Nines's food hygiene rating?
The Nines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Nines 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nines last inspected?
The Nines was last inspected on 22 January 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 The Nines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nines 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 The Nines holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Nines 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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