Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Queens Head holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 29 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1FF
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Head sits behind roughly 907 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← Queens Head | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Kidzone School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Belper House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Josi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Belper Long Row Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Audrey's At The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| 3FF Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Amber Valley Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Queens Head safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Head holds a 3. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Queens Head 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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