What is the average food hygiene rating in DE23?

The average food hygiene rating in the DE23 postcode area of Derby City is 4.21 out of 5, across 424 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in DE23 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

253 food businesses in the DE23 postcode area of Derby City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 59.7% of the 424 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in DE23 have a low hygiene rating?

37 food businesses in the DE23 postcode area of Derby City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 9 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 DE23 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the DE23 postcode area of Derby City (481 establishments on record, 424 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 DE23

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the DE23 postcode area of Derby City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.21/5, with 59.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 481 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

DE23 (Derby City) has 253 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 424 rated premises (59.7%). 37 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

Rating distribution in DE23

5★ Very Good

253 (59.7%)

4★ Good

76 (17.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

58 (13.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (2.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

16 (3.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

9 (2.1%)

Plus 39 awaiting inspection and 18 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in DE23: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in DE23?: The average food hygiene rating in the DE23 postcode area of Derby City is 4.21 out of 5, across 424 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in DE23 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 253 food businesses in the DE23 postcode area of Derby City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 59.7% of the 424 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in DE23 have a low hygiene rating?: 37 food businesses in the DE23 postcode area of Derby City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 9 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 DE23 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the DE23 postcode area of Derby City (481 establishments on record, 424 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.

Top-rated places in DE23

Zykah Spices UK LimitedManufacturers/packers · DE23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Central Co-operativeRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Unit 1 Heatherton District Ctr, Hollybrook Way, Littleover, Derby Derbyshire · DE23 3TZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Derbyshire Catering Service @ St Peters C of E Junior SchoolSchool/college/university · St Peters Church Of England Junior School, Thornhill Road, Littleover, Derby · DE23 6FZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Just Right SpiceOther catering premises · DE23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Chicken Corner HubTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop, 144-146 Pear Tree Road, Derby · DE23 6QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
Snooker Cave LtdOther catering premises · New Normanton Mills, Charlotte Street, Normanton, Derby · DE23 6QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 March 2026
OodlesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 274-276 Normanton Road, Derby · DE23 6WD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 March 2026
A J's cafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 21 Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street, Derby · DE23 8NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 2 Kingsway Retail Park · DE23 3FA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Care UK Heatherton HouseCaring Premises · Heatherton House, 170 Rykneld Road, Derby · DE23 4AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 March 2026
Derbyshire Catering Service @ St Georges catholic VASchool/college/university · St Georges Catholic Voluntary Academy, Uplands Avenue, Derby · DE23 1GG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026
Laziza KarahiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Pear Tree Road, Derby · DE23 6PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026

Places needing improvement in DE23

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
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
Istanbul Shawarma GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 29 Pear Tree Road, Derby · DE23 6PZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 November 2025
Kravin KitchenMobile caterer · 235 Village Street, Derby · DE23 8DD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 481 real Food Standards Agency records for the DE23 postcode area, of which 424 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.