The Shakespeare

Derby

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Shakespeare scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 13 May 2025 by Derby City.

What does this rating mean?

The Shakespeare in Derby has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

16 Sadler Gate,
Derby,
DE1 3NF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Shakespeare. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Shakespeare?

Food hygiene at The Shakespeare is inspected by Derby City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.derby.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Shakespeare

What is The Shakespeare’s food hygiene rating?

The Shakespeare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 May 2025.

When was The Shakespeare last inspected?

The Shakespeare was last inspected by Derby City on 13 May 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.