M Rafiq & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
M Rafiq & Sons 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 9 April 2024, more than 2 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: 7 Malcolm Street, Normanton, DE23 8LS
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so M Rafiq & Sons 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% | ← M Rafiq & Sons | |
| 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 Very 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 M Rafiq & Sons 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 M Rafiq & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alter-Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| A J's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
Questions about M Rafiq & Sons
What is M Rafiq & Sons's food hygiene rating?
M Rafiq & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 9 April 2024.
Is M Rafiq & Sons 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 M Rafiq & Sons last inspected?
M Rafiq & Sons was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 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 M Rafiq & Sons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 M Rafiq & Sons 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 M Rafiq & Sons holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects M Rafiq & Sons 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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M Rafiq & Sons is one of 39 rated food businesses in Normanton. See every hygiene rating in Normanton →
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