The Bar At The Forge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
The Bar At The Forge 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 30 June 2021, more than 5 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: Unit 15, The Forge, Church Street, S18 1QX
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Bar At The Forge among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← The Bar At The Forge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Very good
- 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 The Bar At The Forge 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 Bar At The Forge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Contact Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Forge Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Dronfield Sports Centre Cafe Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Dronfield Hall Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Dronfield County Infants School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Dronfield County Junior School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bar At The Forge
What is The Bar At The Forge's food hygiene rating?
The Bar At The Forge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 30 June 2021.
Is The Bar At The Forge 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 Bar At The Forge last inspected?
The Bar At The Forge was last inspected on 30 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bar At The Forge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bar At The Forge compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bar At The Forge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Bar At The Forge 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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