Sir William Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Sir William Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
This sits in the middle for Derbyshire Dales, where 4% of rated places score below 3 and 84% score 4 or 5. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: Sir William Hill Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Sir William Hotel sits behind roughly 706 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ← Sir William Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sir William Hotel 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 Sir William Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindleford Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bishop Pavilion Other catering premises | 369 yards away | Exempt | |
| Grindleford Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Maynard Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Grindleford Station Cafe and Spring Water Supply Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Chequers Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Sir William Hotel
What is Sir William Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Sir William Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Sir William Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sir William Hotel last inspected?
Sir William Hotel was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 22 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 Sir William Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sir William Hotel compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 832 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Sir William Hotel holds a 3. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Sir William 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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