Whim Ales food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Derbyshire Dales
Whim Ales holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 18 June 2019, more than 7 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.
84% of rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: Whim Farm, Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0AX
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How this rating has changed
Whim Ales was re-inspected on 18 June 2019 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AwaitingInspection | Held | |
| 18 June 2019 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Whim Ales sits behind roughly 536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 20% | ← Whim Ales | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Whim Ales 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 Whim Ales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| YHA Hartington Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Lower Hurst Farm Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Biggin Hall Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Waterloo Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Hartington Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bank House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Devonshire Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Whim Ales
What is Whim Ales's food hygiene rating?
Whim Ales has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 18 June 2019.
Is Whim Ales 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whim Ales last inspected?
Whim Ales was last inspected on 18 June 2019, more than 7 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 Whim Ales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whim Ales compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 832 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Whim Ales holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Whim Ales 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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