Kelstedge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
Kelstedge Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: Matlock Road, Kelstedge, Ashover, S45 0DX
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 757 rated places in North East Derbyshire score this low, about one in 189. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Kelstedge Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Kelstedge Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kelstedge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Oaks Lane Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Grove House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ashover Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Wraparound Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Ashover Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Crispin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Kelstedge Inn
What is Kelstedge Inn's food hygiene rating?
Kelstedge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Kelstedge Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kelstedge Inn last inspected?
Kelstedge Inn was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Kelstedge Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kelstedge Inn 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 Kelstedge Inn holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Kelstedge 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North East Derbyshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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