Lou Lou's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Derby City
Lou Lou's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 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: Unit 3 Sidney Robinson Business Park, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8EH
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Lou Lou's Kitchen 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% | ← Lou Lou's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lou Lou's Kitchen 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 Lou Lou's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Alvaston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| A J's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Allenton Market Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| B&B Hotel Derby Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Allenton Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aramark at Derby College Group Hudson & Johnson Buildings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
Questions about Lou Lou's Kitchen
What is Lou Lou's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Lou Lou's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Lou Lou's Kitchen 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lou Lou's Kitchen last inspected?
Lou Lou's Kitchen was last inspected on 23 February 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 Lou Lou's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lou Lou's Kitchen 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 Lou Lou's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Lou Lou's Kitchen 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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