Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derby City
Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 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: 637 Harvey Road, Derby, DE24 0EL
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food 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% | ← Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 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 315 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 Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food 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 Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aradyan Mini Market Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Allenton Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| AK's Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Allenton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Allenton Market Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Allenton Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery, Boulton Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food
What is Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food's food hygiene rating?
Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food last inspected?
Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food was last inspected on 10 February 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 Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food?
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 Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Masala King / Harvey's Fast Food 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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