The Argosy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Argosy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Argosy was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Manor Road, Littleover, DE22 3HZ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Argosy 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% | ← The Argosy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 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 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 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 The Argosy 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 Argosy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Bizzy Kidz Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Biraks Convienance Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| 20 Morley Superstore Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| ASN Retail Ltd (Nisa Mackworth) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
Questions about The Argosy
What is The Argosy's food hygiene rating?
The Argosy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Argosy 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Argosy last inspected?
The Argosy was last inspected on 5 June 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 The Argosy?
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 The Argosy compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and The Argosy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Argosy 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Argosy is one of 25 rated food businesses in Littleover. See every hygiene rating in Littleover →
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