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 February 2025, 18 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.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 59 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FE
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How this rating has changed
Alma Inn was re-inspected on 17 February 2025 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2025 | 5 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 South Derbyshire
That puts Alma Inn among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Alma Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeerah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| The Coach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Turaa Indian Streatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 July 2026 |
| Melbourne Delicatessen and Kitchen Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Melbourne Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Tapas@No2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Second Sitting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 July 2026 |
| A Shade Different Retailers - other | 126 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
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 February 2025.
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 February 2025, 18 months 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?
85% of the 753 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.
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