Old Talbot food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Old Talbot 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 19 January 2023, more than 3 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: 1 Main Street, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5FF
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Old Talbot among the 636 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 636 | 87% | ← Old Talbot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Old Talbot 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 Talbot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLC Foods of Hanbury Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Brookfields Day Nursery Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Day Nursery Caring Premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2012 |
| Active Bodies Ltd (Hilton Spencer Academy) Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Hickling House Elderly Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Hilton Primary School School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Hilton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2017 |
| Kings Head (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about Old Talbot
What is Old Talbot's food hygiene rating?
Old Talbot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 19 January 2023.
Is Old Talbot 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 Old Talbot last inspected?
Old Talbot was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Talbot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Talbot compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Old Talbot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Old Talbot 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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