The Duke food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
The Duke holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 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: 261 Chatsworth Road, S40 2BL
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Duke sits behind roughly 762 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 762 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ← The Duke | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Duke 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 The Duke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Barrel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Booze Xpress Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Brampton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Breathe Pilates Limited Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bella Mahen Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Brampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Duke
What is The Duke's food hygiene rating?
The Duke has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chesterfield Council on 24 February 2024.
Is The Duke safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Duke last inspected?
The Duke was last inspected on 24 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Duke?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Duke compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while The Duke holds a 4. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects The Duke 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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