The Rutland Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Rutland Arms Hotel 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 1 July 2025, 12 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.
Address: Rutland Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1BT
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Rutland Arms Hotel 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% | ← The Rutland Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Rutland Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Bakewell Pudding Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| 2GO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2023 |
| Bakewell Church Of England Infant School School/college/university | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Pasties and Puddings Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Pizzuti Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
| Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bakewell Pudding Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Rutland Arms Hotel
What is The Rutland Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Rutland Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 1 July 2025.
Is The Rutland Arms Hotel 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 Rutland Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Rutland Arms Hotel was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
How does The Rutland Arms Hotel compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and The Rutland Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Rutland Arms Hotel 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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