George Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
George 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 14 March 2025, 15 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 Lower Hartshay Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 3RP
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts George 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% | ← George 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 George 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 George Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critchlow's General Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Lons County Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Heage Windmill Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| King William Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Clowns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about George Inn
What is George Inn's food hygiene rating?
George Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 14 March 2025.
Is George 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 George Inn last inspected?
George Inn was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 George 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 George 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 George Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects George 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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