The Sitwell Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
The Sitwell Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: Main Road, Morton, Alfreton, DE55 6GS
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sitwell Arms sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← The Sitwell Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sitwell Arms 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 Sitwell Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deakins Family Deli Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| BP Stretton Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Adastra Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Corner Cuts Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
| Derwent Store Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2021 |
| Blackwell Care Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blackwell Store Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Blackwell Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Sitwell Arms
What is The Sitwell Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Sitwell Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Sitwell Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sitwell Arms last inspected?
The Sitwell Arms was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months 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 The Sitwell Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sitwell Arms compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Sitwell Arms holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Sitwell Arms 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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