Alma Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Alma Inn 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 17 October 2018, more than 7 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: 59 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby Derbyshire, DE73 8FE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Alma Inn among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Alma Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Alma Inn 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 Alma Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Melbourne Derby Road Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2015 |
| Amalfi White Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Meaks of Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Melbourne Delicatessen and Kitchen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Melbourne Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| The Boot @ Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Coach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| Zeerah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Alma Inn
What is Alma Inn's food hygiene rating?
Alma Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 17 October 2018.
Is Alma Inn 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 Alma Inn last inspected?
Alma Inn was last inspected on 17 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alma Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alma Inn compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Alma Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Alma Inn 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Alma Inn and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Alma Inn is one of 150 rated food businesses in Derby Derbyshire. See every hygiene rating in Derby Derbyshire →
South Derbyshire inspects and rates 889 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Derbyshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →