Smart Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Smart Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 13 November 2023, 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: Shop, 7-10 Brick Street, Derby, DE1 1DU
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Smart Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,743 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← Smart Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Smart Convenience Store 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 Smart Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| AIP C/O Ashgate Primary School School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ashgate Nursery School School/college/university | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blends Cavendish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bistrot Pierre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Adams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about Smart Convenience Store
What is Smart Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Smart Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Smart Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Smart Convenience Store last inspected?
Smart Convenience Store was last inspected on 13 November 2023, 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 Smart Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Smart Convenience Store 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 Smart Convenience Store holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Smart Convenience Store 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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