Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) among the 636 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Very 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 Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) 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 Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Hourlier Wines Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Sitooterie Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| The Spirit Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2026 |
| Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| The Athenaeum Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tea At Three Other catering premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Scallywags Private Day Nursery/Hero Town Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse)
What is Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse)'s food hygiene rating?
Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) 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 Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) last inspected?
Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) 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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