Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room food hygiene rating
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Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Riverlights, Morledge, Derby, DE1 2AY
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room 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% | ← Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room 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 Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room
What is Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room's food hygiene rating?
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room 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 Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room last inspected?
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room 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 Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights / The Engine Room 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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