The Xchange food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Xchange 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 31 - 33 Grosvenor Road Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 3JE
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Xchange 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 Xchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Xchange 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 The Xchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elements Live Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cushty Bargains Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cock Hotel/Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Good Food Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Kathmandu Ghurka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Candlemaker Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Birds Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Xchange
What is The Xchange's food hygiene rating?
The Xchange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Xchange 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 Xchange last inspected?
The Xchange was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 The Xchange?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Xchange 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 Xchange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Xchange 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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