Lowerdale News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Lowerdale News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 May 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: Shop, 82 Northumberland Street, Derby, DE23 6UB
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Lowerdale News sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ← Lowerdale News | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lowerdale News 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 Lowerdale News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| An Nisa Events at Ikhlas Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Lowerdale News
What is Lowerdale News's food hygiene rating?
Lowerdale News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Lowerdale News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lowerdale News last inspected?
Lowerdale News was last inspected on 20 May 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 Lowerdale News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lowerdale News 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 Lowerdale News holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Lowerdale News 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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