The Black Rhino food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Black Rhino holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 3 July 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: 6-7 Midland Road, Derby, DE1 2SN
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Rhino 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% | ← The Black Rhino | |
| 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 The Black Rhino 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 Black Rhino, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aramark at Derby College Group Hudson & Johnson Buildings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Aramark @ Derby College Group The Roundhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| B&B Hotel Derby Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
Questions about The Black Rhino
What is The Black Rhino's food hygiene rating?
The Black Rhino has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Black Rhino safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Black Rhino last inspected?
The Black Rhino was last inspected on 3 July 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 The Black Rhino?
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 The Black Rhino 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 Black Rhino holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Black Rhino 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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