The Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Masons Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: Masons Arms, 1 Etwall Road, Derby, DE3 0DL
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Masons Arms among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ← The Masons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 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 316 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 The Masons Arms 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 The Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Alphabet Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| BP Fairway Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Breakfast & After School Club, Silverhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Cinnamon Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Bramblebrook Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Masons Arms
What is The Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 13 May 2025.
Is The Masons Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Masons Arms last inspected?
The Masons Arms was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 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 The Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Masons Arms compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and The Masons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Masons Arms 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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