Bell And Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Bell And Castle 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 28 January 2024, more than 2 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: Burton Road, Derby, DE1 1TG
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Bell And Castle among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Bell And Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 Bell And Castle 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 Bell And Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Becket Primary School School/college/university | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Pretzel Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Artcore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Bell And Castle
What is Bell And Castle's food hygiene rating?
Bell And Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 28 January 2024.
Is Bell And Castle 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 Bell And Castle last inspected?
Bell And Castle was last inspected on 28 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell And Castle?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bell And Castle compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Bell And Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Bell And Castle 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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