The Babington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
The Babington Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Babington Arms was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Babington Arms, 11-13 Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1TA
How this rating has changed
The Babington Arms was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Babington Arms 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 Babington Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 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 315 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 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 Babington 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 The Babington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Birds (Derby ) Ltd Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Arepita Other catering premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Babington Arms
What is The Babington Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Babington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Babington Arms 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 Babington Arms last inspected?
The Babington Arms was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Babington Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Babington Arms compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and The Babington Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Babington 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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