Peak Ales food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Derbyshire Dales
Peak Ales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Park Farm Industrial Units, Longstone Lane, Ashford in the Water, DE45 1NH
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Peak Ales 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% | ← Peak Ales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Peak Ales 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 Peak Ales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisseford Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Ashford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Quackers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 October 2025 |
| Rafters At Riverside House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2026 |
| The Bakehouse Cakes Pies Puds Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Thornbridge Outdoors Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Greenhills Caravan Park Shop & Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2021 |
Questions about Peak Ales
What is Peak Ales's food hygiene rating?
Peak Ales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Peak Ales 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peak Ales last inspected?
Peak Ales was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Peak Ales?
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 Peak Ales compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Peak Ales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Peak Ales 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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