Masala Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derby City
Masala Hut 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 75a Stenson Road, Derby, DE23 1JF
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Masala Hut 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% | ← Masala Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Masala Hut 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 Masala Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| ACE Nursery and Out of School Club Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| A K Food Store Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| An Nisa Events at Ikhlas Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Masala Hut
What is Masala Hut's food hygiene rating?
Masala Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Masala Hut 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 Masala Hut last inspected?
Masala Hut was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Masala Hut?
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 Masala Hut 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 Masala Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Masala Hut 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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