The Derby, South Shields
The Derby is a pub at 307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 7LZ. The Derby's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 27 May 2022.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 4 years ago - Address
- 307-309 Prince Edward Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 7LZ - Council
- South Tyneside
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Derby’s food hygiene rating
The Derby's rating is 4 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Derby's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Derby
- 5Harleys Bar190 m
- 5Rose and Crown680 m
- 5The Vigilant710 m
- 5The Old Ship870 m
- 4The Grey Hen930 m
- 5The Fountain1.4 km
All 53 pubs and bars in South Shields
Questions about The Derby
What is the food hygiene rating at The Derby?
The Derby's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 27 May 2022. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Derby?
The Derby is at 307-309 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 7LZ, in South Shields. South Tyneside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Harleys Bar, about 190 m away.
What pubs are near The Derby?
The closest pubs and bars to The Derby are Harleys Bar (190 m), Rose and Crown (680 m) and The Vigilant (710 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Derby's hygiene rating up to date?
The Derby's rating is 4 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Derby on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, South Tyneside council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.