Old School Tap House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
Old School Tap House 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 2 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Old School, Mill Street, Clowne, S43 4JN
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Old School Tap House sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ← Old School Tap House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 Old School Tap House 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 Old School Tap House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Papa Ginos Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Oven Door Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Peri Pollo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Jessica Steele Studios Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
Questions about Old School Tap House
What is Old School Tap House's food hygiene rating?
Old School Tap House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolsover Council on 2 February 2022.
Is Old School Tap House 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 Old School Tap House last inspected?
Old School Tap House was last inspected on 2 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old School Tap House?
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 Old School Tap House compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Old School Tap House holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Old School Tap House 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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