Blends Cavendish food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
Blends Cavendish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 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: Cavendish Building, 1 Agard Street, Derby, DE1 1DZ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Blends Cavendish 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% | ← Blends Cavendish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blends Cavendish 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 Blends Cavendish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bistrot Pierre Other catering premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Adams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Blends Cavendish
What is Blends Cavendish's food hygiene rating?
Blends Cavendish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Blends Cavendish 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blends Cavendish last inspected?
Blends Cavendish was last inspected on 13 October 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 Blends Cavendish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Blends Cavendish 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 Blends Cavendish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Blends Cavendish 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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