Bessies Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Bessies Limited 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: Bess Of Hardwick, 15 Wardwick, Derby, DE1 1HA
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Bessies Limited 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% | ← Bessies Limited | |
| 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 Bessies Limited 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 Bessies Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Bessies Limited
What is Bessies Limited's food hygiene rating?
Bessies Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derby City Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Bessies Limited 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 Bessies Limited last inspected?
Bessies Limited was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Bessies Limited?
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 Bessies Limited 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 Bessies Limited holds a 4. 296 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Bessies Limited 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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