Unthank Hall Traditional Meats food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North East Derbyshire
Unthank Hall Traditional Meats holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 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: Unthank Hall Farm, Unthank Lane, Holmesfield, S18 7WF
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Unthank Hall Traditional Meats sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← Unthank Hall Traditional Meats | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Unthank Hall Traditional Meats 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 Unthank Hall Traditional Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Long Barn T/A Barlow Woodseats Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Penny Acres Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Unthank Hall Traditional Meats
What is Unthank Hall Traditional Meats's food hygiene rating?
Unthank Hall Traditional Meats has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Unthank Hall Traditional Meats safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unthank Hall Traditional Meats last inspected?
Unthank Hall Traditional Meats was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Unthank Hall Traditional Meats?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unthank Hall Traditional Meats compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Unthank Hall Traditional Meats holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Unthank Hall Traditional Meats 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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