The Knockerdown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Knockerdown Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Knockerdown, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NQ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Knockerdown Inn 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ← The Knockerdown Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Knockerdown Inn 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 Knockerdown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carsington Visitors Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Carsington Sailing Club Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about The Knockerdown Inn
What is The Knockerdown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Knockerdown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 2 October 2025.
Is The Knockerdown Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Knockerdown Inn last inspected?
The Knockerdown Inn was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 The Knockerdown Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Knockerdown Inn compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and The Knockerdown Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Knockerdown Inn 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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