What is the average food hygiene rating in Derby City?

The average food hygiene rating in Derby City is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,963 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Derby City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

73.7% of rated premises in Derby City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Derby City 251 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Derby City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,446 food businesses in Derby City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.7% of the 1,963 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Derby City have a low hygiene rating?

66 food businesses in Derby City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 13 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Derby City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Derby City (2,298 establishments on record, 1,963 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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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.

5★ share: 73.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -6.0 pp
National rank: 251 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Derby City

5★ Very Good

1,446 (73.7%)

4★ Good

291 (14.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

160 (8.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

27 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

26 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

13 (0.7%)

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 in Derby City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Derby City?: The average food hygiene rating in Derby City is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,963 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Derby City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 73.7% of rated premises in Derby City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Derby City 251 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Derby City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,446 food businesses in Derby City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.7% of the 1,963 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Derby City have a low hygiene rating?: 66 food businesses in Derby City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 13 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Derby City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Derby City (2,298 establishments on record, 1,963 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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 4BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Fig and FlourishOther catering premises · DE21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Zykah Spices UK LimitedManufacturers/packers · DE23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
McDonald’sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southmead Way, Derby · DE22 3HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The ArgosyPub/bar/nightclub · Manor Road, Littleover, Derby · DE22 3HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The King's HighwayPub/bar/nightclub · Kingsway, Mackworth, Derby · DE22 3NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
NoGlu BakesOther catering premises · DE24
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Papa Johns PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 813 Osmaston Road, Derby · DE24 9BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Drayton NewsRetailers - other · 14-18 Drayton Avenue, Derby · DE22 4JU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Mama Vee's Caribbean CuisineOther catering premises · DE3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
RaskRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cafe Sadler Bridge Studios, Bold Lane, Derby · DE1 3NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Crazy ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 74d Osmaston Road, Derby · DE1 2HZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Derby City

Tasty VillaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop, 259 Normanton Road, Derby · DE23 6UT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026
Gurdwara Arjan DevOther catering premises · 1 Stanhope Street, Derby · DE23 6QJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 June 2025
Oscar BlueRetailers - other · Shop, 201 Upper Dale Road, Derby · DE23 8BS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
Ismah Foods and New Bengal KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 Harriet Street, Derby · DE23 8EQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
Heavenly DessertsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 London Road, Derby · DE1 2NS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026
Mehrab KarahiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19-21 St Thomas Road, Derby · DE23 8RF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
New Desi KarahiOther catering premises · 110 St Thomas Road, Derby · DE23 8SW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Tasty OriginalTakeaway/sandwich shop · Premises, 123 Normanton Road, Derby · DE1 2GG
0/5 · 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.