The Market Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
The Market Tavern 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 24 August 2023, 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: 41 High Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2BP
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts The Market Tavern 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% | ← The Market Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 77 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Chillies Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cherubs Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Carnfield Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Brigg Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Ceres Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about The Market Tavern
What is The Market Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Market Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 24 August 2023.
Is The Market Tavern 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 The Market Tavern last inspected?
The Market Tavern was last inspected on 24 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Market Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Market Tavern compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects The Market Tavern 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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