Food Hygiene & Safety
At FitPot, food safety isn’t a box-ticking exercise, it’s the foundation of everything we do. All of our meals are produced in a fully approved, council-inspected food production facility and handled in line with UK food hygiene and safety legislation.
Our Food Hygiene Rating
✅ Rated 5 by Derby City Council
Verified under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme following an in-person inspection.
We hold a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 – Very Good. This rating is awarded by Derby City Council under the UK’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and reflects the highest possible standards across:
- Food hygiene & safety procedures: 5
- Structural & cleanliness standards: 5
- Confidence in management & food safety controls: 5
A rating of 5 is the highest possible score and confirms that our kitchen, processes, and controls meet strict food safety standards.
Council-Approved Food Production Facility
All FitPot meals are produced by Fit Food Group Ltd at our approved food production facility:
Unit 14, Dunstall Park Road
Allenton, Derby
DE24 8HJ
Following a full inspection, Derby City Council granted full approval for this site to operate as a food processing establishment under UK food safety regulations.
This approval covers the production of:
- Ready-to-cook meat-based meals
- Ready-to-cook fish meals
- Ready-to-cook meals containing dairy
Official approval number: DI 006
What “Full Approval” Means
Council approval is only granted when a facility meets strict legal requirements, including:
- HACCP-based food safety management systems
- Hygiene controls and contamination prevention
- Temperature-controlled storage and handling
- Cleaning, sanitation, and allergen management
- Staff training and operational oversight
In short, our kitchen, systems, and processes have been independently assessed and approved to produce safe, compliant food for consumers.
Ongoing Monitoring & Compliance
Food safety doesn’t stop after approval.
Derby City Council continues to:
- Carry out official controls and inspections
- Monitor compliance on an ongoing basis
- Re-assess hygiene standards when required
Alongside this, we maintain robust internal food safety systems to ensure standards are consistently met — not just on inspection day.
Storage, Freezing & Delivery Safety
Our meals are:
- Prepared in a controlled food environment
- Frozen to lock in quality and safety
- Packed to maintain safe temperatures during delivery
This ensures your meals arrive in the same safe condition as when they leave our kitchen.
Transparency & Questions
We believe you should feel confident about where your food comes from and how it’s made.
If you have any questions about our food hygiene rating, council approvals, or food safety processes, our team is always happy to help.
Email: hello@fitpot.uk
Want to verify this yourself?
You can search our rating directly on the official Food Standards Agency website.