Half Moon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
Half Moon 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Half Moon Inn, Worksop Road, Whitwell, S80 3EE
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Half Moon among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Half Moon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Half Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Inn Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Hodthorpe Community Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Hodthorpe Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Hillside Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Half Moon
What is Half Moon's food hygiene rating?
Half Moon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Half Moon 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 Half Moon last inspected?
Half Moon was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
How does Half Moon compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Half Moon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Half Moon 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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Half Moon is one of 65 rated food businesses in Worksop. See every hygiene rating in Worksop →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bolsover.gov.uk/
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