Belong food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Belong 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 June 2025, 12 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: 7-9 Old Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate, Derby, DE1 3PD
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Belong 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% | ← Belong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Belong 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 Belong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Belvedere Bar and Dining Other catering premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Belong
What is Belong's food hygiene rating?
Belong has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Belong 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 Belong last inspected?
Belong was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 12 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 Belong?
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 Belong 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 Belong is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Belong 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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