The Hoptimist, Derby
The Hoptimist is a pub at 91 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH. The Hoptimist's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City council on 8 March 2022.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 4 years ago - Address
- 91 Sitwell Street
Spondon
Derby
DE21 7FH - Council
- Derby City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Hoptimist’s food hygiene rating
The Hoptimist'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 Hoptimist'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 Hoptimist
- 5The Prince of Wales100 m
- 5The Malt Shovel260 m
- 5East Midlands Bridge Academy Ltd300 m
- 5Vernon Arms380 m
- 5The Apple Tree Bar820 m
- 5The Bank1.2 km
All 214 pubs and bars in Derby
Questions about The Hoptimist
What is the food hygiene rating at The Hoptimist?
The Hoptimist's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City council on 8 March 2022. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Hoptimist?
The Hoptimist is at 91 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH, in Derby. Derby City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Prince of Wales, about 100 m away.
What pubs are near The Hoptimist?
The closest pubs and bars to The Hoptimist are The Prince of Wales (100 m), The Malt Shovel (260 m) and East Midlands Bridge Academy Ltd (300 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Hoptimist's hygiene rating up to date?
The Hoptimist'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 Hoptimist on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Derby City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.