The Seven Wells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
The Seven Wells 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 13 February 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: Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 6LS
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Seven Wells sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ← The Seven Wells | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 The Seven Wells 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 Seven Wells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearwardcote Hall Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Etwall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Peach Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Steves @ Etwall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Spread Eagle (Etwall Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| The Old Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bonehill Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2019 |
Questions about The Seven Wells
What is The Seven Wells's food hygiene rating?
The Seven Wells has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Seven Wells 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 The Seven Wells last inspected?
The Seven Wells was last inspected on 13 February 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 Seven Wells?
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 The Seven Wells compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Seven Wells holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Seven Wells 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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