First Choice Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derby City
First Choice Take Away 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 March 2025, 16 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: 101 Wiltshire Road, Derby, DE21 6FB
How it compares in Derby City
That puts First Choice Take Away 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% | ← First Choice Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 First Choice Take Away 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 First Choice Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP Ltd @ Derwent Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Anoki Ltd / Express Range Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Beaufort Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aspire Food & Support Alliance CIC at Chaddesden Jubilee Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 3 Spices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Assa’s Shop Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
Questions about First Choice Take Away
What is First Choice Take Away's food hygiene rating?
First Choice Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 10 March 2025.
Is First Choice Take Away 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 First Choice Take Away last inspected?
First Choice Take Away was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 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 First Choice Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Choice Take Away 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 First Choice Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects First Choice Take Away 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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