The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 39 Main Street, Palterton, Chesterfield, S44 6UJ
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 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 Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery 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 Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palterton Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Horse And Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Hillstown Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2021 |
Questions about The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery
What is The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery's food hygiene rating?
The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery 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 Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery last inspected?
The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects The Pickled Pear Pub And Eatery 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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