The Village Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Village 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: The Village Inn 51 Upper Marehay Road Marehay Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 8JF
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Village 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% | ← The Village 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Village Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK At Deb Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Holly Bush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Butterley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Greedy Pig Butchers At Denby Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bournes Restaurant And Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Bill's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Green Forest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
Questions about The Village Inn
What is The Village Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Village Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 29 April 2026.
Is The Village 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 The Village Inn last inspected?
The Village Inn was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does The Village 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 The Village Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Village 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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