The Merry Widows food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Merry Widows 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 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Merry Widows 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 Merry Widows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Merry Widows 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 Merry Widows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Derby College Group The Roundhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Aramark at Derby College Group Hudson & Johnson Buildings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| B&B Hotel Derby Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Arboretum Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about The Merry Widows
What is The Merry Widows's food hygiene rating?
The Merry Widows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 25 October 2023.
Is The Merry Widows 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 Merry Widows last inspected?
The Merry Widows was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Merry Widows?
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 Merry Widows 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 Merry Widows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Merry Widows 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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