The Royal Telegraph food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Royal Telegraph holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 17 October 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: 73 London Road, Derby, DE1 2QS
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Telegraph 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% | ← The Royal Telegraph | |
| 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 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 The Royal Telegraph 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 The Royal Telegraph, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Telegraph
What is The Royal Telegraph's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Telegraph has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 17 October 2025.
Is The Royal Telegraph safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Royal Telegraph last inspected?
The Royal Telegraph was last inspected on 17 October 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 The Royal Telegraph?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Royal Telegraph 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 The Royal Telegraph holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Royal Telegraph 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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