Little Italy
Good. Last inspection 19 February 2026.
Quick facts
- Little Italy scored 4/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 19 February 2026.
- Verdict: Good.
- Classified as takeaway/sandwich shop in Derry.
- Inspected by Derry City and Strabane Environmental Health.
Local authority: Derry City and Strabane · council website ↗
Good standards, minor improvements noted.
Strong overall. One or two axes had minor findings that the inspector noted but didn't consider serious. Re-inspection typically happens within 12 to 18 months.
Classified as a takeaway operation. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Northern Ireland requires venues to display their sticker by law, so the rating you see here should match the one in the window.
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What people ask about Little Italy.
What is Little Italy's FSA hygiene rating?
Little Italy scored 4 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 19 February 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Little Italy last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Little Italy was on 19 February 2026, 3 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Little Italy required to display its hygiene rating?
Yes, display is mandatory in Northern Ireland.
How does Little Italy compare to other venues in Derry?
Little Italy's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Derry on the dedicated Derry aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 19 February 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.