The Royal Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
The Royal Raj holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2025, 13 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: Unit E1a Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive, Derby, DE22 2QN
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Royal Raj 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% | ← The Royal Raj | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Royal Raj 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 Royal Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Bar 189 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Allestree Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| C T D News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Blends Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Abbey Court Nursing & Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Abbeydale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Raj
What is The Royal Raj's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Raj has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 5 June 2025.
Is The Royal Raj 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Raj last inspected?
The Royal Raj was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 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 The Royal Raj?
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 The Royal Raj 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 The Royal Raj is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Royal Raj 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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