Akbar and Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Akbar and Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 19 Strutt Street, Derby, DE23 8FF
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Akbar and Sons 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% | ← Akbar and Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Akbar and Sons 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 Akbar and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Alter-Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| A J's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Bell And Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2024 |
Questions about Akbar and Sons
What is Akbar and Sons's food hygiene rating?
Akbar and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Akbar and Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Akbar and Sons last inspected?
Akbar and Sons was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Akbar and Sons?
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 Akbar and Sons 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 Akbar and Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Akbar and Sons 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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