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Food Hygiene Ratings in Derby City
In Derby City, 73.7% of 1,963 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.56/5. These figures cover 2,298 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Derby City has 1,446 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,963 rated premises (73.7%). 66 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Derby City
Plus 208 awaiting inspection and 127 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 208 awaiting inspection and 127 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Derby City
Top-rated places in Derby City
- Little Brewing Company / The Tiny TapManufacturers/packers · Unit 23 Northedge Business Park, Alfreton Road, Derby · DE21 4BN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Fig and FlourishOther catering premises · DE215/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Zykah Spices UK LimitedManufacturers/packers · DE235/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- McDonald’sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southmead Way, Derby · DE22 3HN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- The ArgosyPub/bar/nightclub · Manor Road, Littleover, Derby · DE22 3HZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- The King's HighwayPub/bar/nightclub · Kingsway, Mackworth, Derby · DE22 3NH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Derby City
- Tasty VillaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop, 259 Normanton Road, Derby · DE23 6UT0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026
- Gurdwara Arjan DevOther catering premises · 1 Stanhope Street, Derby · DE23 6QJ0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 June 2025
- Oscar BlueRetailers - other · Shop, 201 Upper Dale Road, Derby · DE23 8BS0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
- Ismah Foods and New Bengal KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 Harriet Street, Derby · DE23 8EQ0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
- Heavenly DessertsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 London Road, Derby · DE1 2NS0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026
- Mehrab KarahiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19-21 St Thomas Road, Derby · DE23 8RF0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
- New Desi KarahiOther catering premises · 110 St Thomas Road, Derby · DE23 8SW0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
- Tasty OriginalTakeaway/sandwich shop · Premises, 123 Normanton Road, Derby · DE1 2GG0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 2,298 real Food Standards Agency records for Derby City, of which 1,963 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.