Potato Lady food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Derby City
Potato Lady holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Potato Lady was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 801-803 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE24 9BQ
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Potato Lady 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% | ← Potato Lady | |
| 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 Potato Lady 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 Potato Lady, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allenton Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| AK's Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Allenton Market Catering Mobile caterer | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Allenton Local Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Allenton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Ashwood Spencer Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aradyan Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Potato Lady
What is Potato Lady's food hygiene rating?
Potato Lady has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Potato Lady 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potato Lady last inspected?
Potato Lady was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Potato Lady?
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 Potato Lady 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 Potato Lady holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Potato Lady 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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