Wagon & Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Wagon & Horses 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 9 King Street Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7AF
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Wagon & Horses 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% | ← Wagon & Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wagon & Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Moon Treats Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Alfreton Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Boot's Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Chatterbox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Denise's Fruit And Veg Stall Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| G Hartshorne Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2017 |
Questions about Wagon & Horses
What is Wagon & Horses's food hygiene rating?
Wagon & Horses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Wagon & Horses 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 Wagon & Horses last inspected?
Wagon & Horses was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does Wagon & Horses compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Wagon & Horses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Wagon & Horses 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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