University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derby City
University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 3 March 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: 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar 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% | ← University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar 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 University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
Questions about University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar
What is University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 3 March 2026.
Is University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar last inspected?
University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar was last inspected on 3 March 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 University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar 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 University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects University of Derby Theatre Cafe Bar 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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