Dronfield Pioneer Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
Dronfield Pioneer Club 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
This is a fresh result: Dronfield Pioneer Club was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North East Derbyshire ratings →
Address: Dronfield Pioneer Social Club, Stonelow Road, Dronfield, S18 2EP
How this rating has changed
Dronfield Pioneer Club has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 31 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Dronfield Pioneer Club among the 663 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 663 | 87% | ← Dronfield Pioneer Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Very 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 Dronfield Pioneer Club 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 Dronfield Pioneer Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Gymnastics Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Fox In The Box Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Deli-Licious Bakery And Catering Service Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Family Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Dancedaze UK (HAF) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cliffe Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Callywhite Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Butler's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Dronfield Pioneer Club
What is Dronfield Pioneer Club's food hygiene rating?
Dronfield Pioneer Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Dronfield Pioneer Club 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 Dronfield Pioneer Club last inspected?
Dronfield Pioneer Club was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dronfield Pioneer Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dronfield Pioneer Club compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
87% of the 761 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dronfield Pioneer Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Dronfield Pioneer Club 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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