Little Chester Ale House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derby City
Little Chester Ale House 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 2 February 2024, 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: 4a Chester Green Road, Derby, DE1 3SF
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Chester Ale House sits behind roughly 1,743 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← Little Chester Ale House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 Good
- 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 Little Chester Ale House 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 Little Chester Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assa’s Shop Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Aramark@University of Derby School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abbeydale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Derby - Duffield Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Belvedere Bar and Dining Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Better Together Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| AIP Ltd @ Derwent Community School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Little Chester Ale House
What is Little Chester Ale House's food hygiene rating?
Little Chester Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 2 February 2024.
Is Little Chester Ale House 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 Little Chester Ale House last inspected?
Little Chester Ale House was last inspected on 2 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Chester Ale House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Chester Ale House compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while Little Chester Ale House holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Little Chester Ale House 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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