The Flower Pot food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Flower Pot 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 24 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 25 King Street, Derby, DE1 3DZ
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Flower Pot 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 Flower Pot | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Flower Pot 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 Flower Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Bar and Dining Other catering premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Asda Express Derby - Duffield Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blends Cavendish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about The Flower Pot
What is The Flower Pot's food hygiene rating?
The Flower Pot has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 24 February 2023.
Is The Flower Pot 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 Flower Pot last inspected?
The Flower Pot was last inspected on 24 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 Flower Pot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Flower Pot 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 Flower Pot holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Flower Pot 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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