Safe and Sound food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derby City
Safe and Sound holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2025, 15 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: Cotton Lane Community Centre, 50 Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GG
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Safe and Sound 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% | ← Safe and Sound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Safe and Sound 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 Safe and Sound, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Alter-Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
Questions about Safe and Sound
What is Safe and Sound's food hygiene rating?
Safe and Sound has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 7 April 2025.
Is Safe and Sound 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Safe and Sound last inspected?
Safe and Sound was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 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 Safe and Sound?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Safe and Sound 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 Safe and Sound is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Safe and Sound 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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