The Ashford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Ashford Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Ashford Arms was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Church Street, Ashford In The Water, Derbyshire, DE45 1QB
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Ashford Arms 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 Ashford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashford Arms 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 Ashford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisseford Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Rafters At Riverside House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 194 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2026 |
| Greenhills Caravan Park Shop & Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2021 |
| Peak Ales Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Quackers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Thornbridge Outdoors Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
Questions about The Ashford Arms
What is The Ashford Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Ashford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Ashford Arms 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 Ashford Arms last inspected?
The Ashford Arms was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Ashford Arms?
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 The Ashford Arms 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 Ashford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Ashford Arms 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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