The Spirit Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
The Spirit Vaults holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: 53 Church Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EJ
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spirit Vaults sits behind roughly 709 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 637 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← The Spirit Vaults | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Spirit Vaults 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 Spirit Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Hourlier Wines Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Sitooterie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Stable Ales (T/A The Brewhouse) Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Athenaeum Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tea At Three Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Mb Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Spirit Vaults
What is The Spirit Vaults's food hygiene rating?
The Spirit Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Derbyshire Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Spirit Vaults safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Spirit Vaults last inspected?
The Spirit Vaults was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 The Spirit Vaults?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spirit Vaults compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Spirit Vaults holds a 3. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Spirit Vaults 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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