The Joiners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Joiners Arms 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 5 December 2023, 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: 1-2 Rutland Buildings, Buxton Road, Bakewell, DE45 1BZ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Joiners Arms 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 Joiners Arms | |
| 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 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 The Joiners Arms 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 Joiners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzuti Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
| The Original Bakewell Pudding Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Rutland Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Lambton Larder Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Chakra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 May 2023 |
| Trattoria Di Rosmarino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2024 |
| 2GO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about The Joiners Arms
What is The Joiners Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Joiners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 5 December 2023.
Is The Joiners Arms 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 Joiners Arms last inspected?
The Joiners Arms was last inspected on 5 December 2023, 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 The Joiners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Joiners Arms 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 Joiners Arms holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Joiners Arms 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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