Barrel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Barrel Inn 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 16 February 2024, more than 2 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: Sir William Hill Road, Bretton, Derbyshire, S32 5QD
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Barrel Inn among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Barrel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 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 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 Barrel Inn 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 Barrel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| Derbyshire And Lancashire Gliding Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Contour Beer Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Eyam Brewery Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Great Hucklow Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| The Nightingale Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Queen Anne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Barrel Inn
What is Barrel Inn's food hygiene rating?
Barrel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 16 February 2024.
Is Barrel Inn 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 Barrel Inn last inspected?
Barrel Inn was last inspected on 16 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Barrel Inn?
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 Barrel Inn compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Barrel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Barrel Inn 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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