The Wheatsheaf Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Wheatsheaf Public 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 11 September 2024, 22 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: 67 St John Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4DS
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wheatsheaf Public House sits behind roughly 526 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ← The Wheatsheaf Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Wheatsheaf Public 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 The Wheatsheaf Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odedra Trading Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Kens Mini Market Limited Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Wirksworth Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Skopa Zero Waste Place Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Anthony Gell School School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Leafy Snug Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Mitchells Artisan Butchery Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Otto Caffe Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf Public House
What is The Wheatsheaf Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Wheatsheaf Public 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 The Wheatsheaf Public House last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf Public House was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheatsheaf Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Wheatsheaf Public House compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while The Wheatsheaf Public House holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Wheatsheaf Public 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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