Boa Derby food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
Boa Derby holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2024, more than 2 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: 32-33 Sadler Gate, Derby, DE1 3NR
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Boa Derby among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Boa Derby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Boa Derby 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 Boa Derby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Belvedere Bar and Dining Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Boa Derby
What is Boa Derby's food hygiene rating?
Boa Derby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 26 January 2024.
Is Boa Derby safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boa Derby last inspected?
Boa Derby was last inspected on 26 January 2024, more than 2 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 Boa Derby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boa Derby compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Boa Derby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Boa Derby 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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