Derby Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derry City and Strabane
Derby Bar 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 8 March 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: 63 Great James Street, Londonderry, BT48 7DF
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Derby Bar sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Derby Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Derby Bar 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 Derby Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Abbey B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Browns In Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Centra Moran's Retail Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Barista on the Foyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| 7Twenty Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Cathedral View Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Brendan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Derby Bar
What is Derby Bar's food hygiene rating?
Derby Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Derby Bar 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 Derby Bar last inspected?
Derby Bar was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Derby Bar?
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 Derby Bar compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Derby Bar holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Derby Bar 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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