Derby Arena / Cafe 42

Derby

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 9 September 2026 by Derby City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Derby Arena / Cafe 42, from July 2019 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Derby Arena / Cafe 42.

Food hygiene rating history for Derby Arena / Cafe 42
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 July 2019	5 / 5	Very good
13 December 2024	4 / 5	Good
9 September 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Derby Arena / Cafe 42 in Derby has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Royal Way,
Derby,
DE24 8JB

Derby Arena / Cafe 42 Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Derby Arena / Cafe 42. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Derby Arena / Cafe 42?

Food hygiene at Derby Arena / Cafe 42 is inspected by Derby City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.derby.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Derby Arena / Cafe 42

What is Derby Arena / Cafe 42’s food hygiene rating?

Derby Arena / Cafe 42 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 September 2026.

When was Derby Arena / Cafe 42 last inspected?

Derby Arena / Cafe 42 was last inspected by Derby City on 9 September 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.