Thorn Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Thorn Tree Inn 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
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1FF
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Thorn Tree Inn among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Thorn Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Thorn Tree Inn 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 Thorn Tree Inn, 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 Thorn Tree Inn
What is Thorn Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
Thorn Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Thorn Tree Inn 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 Thorn Tree Inn last inspected?
Thorn Tree Inn was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Thorn Tree Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Thorn Tree Inn compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Thorn Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Thorn Tree Inn 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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