Vulcan Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Vulcan Arms 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 17 January 2024, 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: 1 St Thomas Road, Derby, DE23 8RF
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Vulcan Arms 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% | ← Vulcan Arms | |
| 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 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 Vulcan 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 Vulcan Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Akbar Meat & Poultry Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Arboretum Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bismallah Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Alter-Rock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Alternatives Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| A J's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Akbar and Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Vulcan Arms
What is Vulcan Arms's food hygiene rating?
Vulcan Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 17 January 2024.
Is Vulcan Arms 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 Vulcan Arms last inspected?
Vulcan Arms was last inspected on 17 January 2024, 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 Vulcan Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Vulcan 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, while Vulcan Arms holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Vulcan 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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