Woodlark Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Woodlark Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Woodlark Inn, 76-80 Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LA
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodlark Inn sits behind roughly 1,447 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ← Woodlark Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 315 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Woodlark Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Woodlark Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark@University of Derby - Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Aramark @ Uni of Derby Peel & Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blends Cavendish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bistrot Pierre Other catering premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Fish Bar / Pizza Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Derby - Duffield Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Adams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
Questions about Woodlark Inn
What is Woodlark Inn's food hygiene rating?
Woodlark Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Woodlark Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodlark Inn last inspected?
Woodlark Inn was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Woodlark Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodlark Inn compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Woodlark Inn holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Woodlark Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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