The Shakespeare food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Shakespeare 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 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: 16 Sadler Gate, Derby, DE1 3NF
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shakespeare 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 | 296 | 15% | ← The Shakespeare | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Belvedere Bar and Dining Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Shakespeare
What is The Shakespeare's food hygiene rating?
The Shakespeare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 13 May 2025.
Is The Shakespeare 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 The Shakespeare last inspected?
The Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shakespeare compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while The Shakespeare holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Shakespeare 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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