Darwin and Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
Darwin and Bear 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 June 2025, 12 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: 30 Glumangate, S40 1TX
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Darwin and Bear sits behind roughly 762 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 762 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ← Darwin and Bear | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 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 Darwin and Bear 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 Darwin and Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Charis Soup Kitchen Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| C&Z Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Boba Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Darwin and Bear
What is Darwin and Bear's food hygiene rating?
Darwin and Bear has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chesterfield Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Darwin and Bear 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 Darwin and Bear last inspected?
Darwin and Bear was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Darwin and Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Darwin and Bear compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Darwin and Bear holds a 4. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Darwin and Bear 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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