Amen African Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Amen African Store 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 120 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AG
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Amen African Store 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% | ← Amen African Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Amen African Store 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 Amen African Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Mini Market Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blends at Markeaton St. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| AIP C/O Ashgate Primary School School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ashgate Nursery School School/college/university | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| 20 Morley Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Asda PFS Mackworth Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Amen African Store
What is Amen African Store's food hygiene rating?
Amen African Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Amen African Store 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 Amen African Store last inspected?
Amen African Store was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Amen African Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Amen African Store 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 Amen African Store holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Amen African Store 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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