Q's Curry Cartel food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Derby City
Q's Curry Cartel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 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: Northcliffe House, Meadow Road, Derby, DE1 2BH
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Q's Curry Cartel sits behind roughly 1,743 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← Q's Curry Cartel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Q's Curry Cartel 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 Q's Curry Cartel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Q's Curry Cartel
What is Q's Curry Cartel's food hygiene rating?
Q's Curry Cartel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Q's Curry Cartel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Q's Curry Cartel last inspected?
Q's Curry Cartel was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Q's Curry Cartel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Q's Curry Cartel compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Q's Curry Cartel holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Q's Curry Cartel 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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