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Pilsley food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales

Pilsley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 6 December 2018, 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.

Address: Post Office, Bun Alley, Pilsley, DE45 1UH

How it compares in Derbyshire Dales

That puts Pilsley 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.

Every rated food business in Derbyshire Dales
5 out of 5 526 64% ← Pilsley
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.

What the inspector found

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 Pilsley 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 Pilsley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Pilsley Church Of England Primary School School/college/university 77 yards away 4 - Good 8 May 2026
Chatsworth Farm Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 77 yards away 5 - Very good 7 May 2025
Edensor Tea Rooms Farmers/growers 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 8 October 2024

Questions about Pilsley

What is Pilsley's food hygiene rating?

Pilsley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 6 December 2018.

Is Pilsley 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Pilsley last inspected?

Pilsley was last inspected on 6 December 2018, 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 Pilsley?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Pilsley compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?

64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Pilsley is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Pilsley 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

Derbyshire Dales inspects and rates 904 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales

The official record is held by the council: http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/fhrs

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