Melbourne Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Melbourne Inn 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 26 June 2025, 14 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.
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: 20 High Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Melbourne Inn sits behind roughly 640 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 640 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ← Melbourne Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| MB Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Forteys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Melbourne Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Soup and Pudding Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Food at 37 Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 81 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Melbourne Inn
What is Melbourne Inn's food hygiene rating?
Melbourne Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Melbourne Inn 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 Melbourne Inn last inspected?
Melbourne Inn was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 14 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 Melbourne Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melbourne Inn compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Melbourne Inn holds a 4. 77 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Melbourne 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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