Wine Stories food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Wine Stories 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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5-6 Strand Arcade, Derby, DE1 1BQ
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Wine Stories 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% | ← Wine Stories | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wine Stories 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 Wine Stories, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Wine Stories
What is Wine Stories's food hygiene rating?
Wine Stories has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Wine Stories 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 Wine Stories last inspected?
Wine Stories was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Wine Stories?
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 Wine Stories 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 Wine Stories is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Wine Stories 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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