The Three Merry Lads food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
The Three Merry Lads 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 7 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: Three Merry Lads, Main Road, Cutthorpe, S42 7AJ
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Merry Lads sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← The Three Merry Lads | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Three Merry Lads 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 Three Merry Lads, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CuckooStone LTD Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Barlow Church Of England School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Central England Co-Operative - Holme Hall Shopping Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Ashgate Hospice Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Ash Green Specialist Learning Disability Services Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Ashgate Care Limited Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Barlow Company Club And Fisheries Lakeside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Chesterfield Foodbank (Loundsley Green) Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about The Three Merry Lads
What is The Three Merry Lads's food hygiene rating?
The Three Merry Lads has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 7 December 2023.
Is The Three Merry Lads 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 Three Merry Lads last inspected?
The Three Merry Lads was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Three Merry Lads?
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 Three Merry Lads compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Merry Lads holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Three Merry Lads 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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