The Shoulder Of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: Church Street, Bradwell, Derbyshire, S33 9HJ
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How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
A 2 is rare: only 25 of 831 rated places in Derbyshire Dales score this low, about one in 33. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ← The Shoulder Of Mutton | |
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shoulder Of Mutton the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shoulder Of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Church Of England Vountary Controlled School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Post Office Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bradwell Junior School School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Ye Olde Bowling Green Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Eat Outside the Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Hope Cement Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Travellers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about The Shoulder Of Mutton
What is The Shoulder Of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
The Shoulder Of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Shoulder Of Mutton safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Shoulder Of Mutton last inspected?
The Shoulder Of Mutton was last inspected on 20 May 2026, 3 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 Shoulder Of Mutton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shoulder Of Mutton compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
65% of the 831 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while The Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 2. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Shoulder Of Mutton 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derbyshire Dales, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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