Bank of Beers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Bank of Beers 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 20 January 2023, more than 3 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: 8-10 High Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GN
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Bank of Beers 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% | ← Bank of Beers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bank of Beers 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 Bank of Beers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| Mb Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Forteys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Food at 37 Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Leddy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Soup and Pudding Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
Questions about Bank of Beers
What is Bank of Beers's food hygiene rating?
Bank of Beers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 20 January 2023.
Is Bank of Beers 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 Bank of Beers last inspected?
Bank of Beers was last inspected on 20 January 2023, more than 3 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 Bank of Beers?
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 Bank of Beers compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bank of Beers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Bank of Beers 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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