Dead Mans Tankard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Dead Mans Tankard 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 10 September 2024, 22 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: Dead Man's Tankard 17 Market Street Heanor Derbyshire, DE75 7NR
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Dead Mans Tankard among the 787 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 787 | 81% | ← Dead Mans Tankard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Dead Mans Tankard 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 Dead Mans Tankard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Boyes Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Crest Of The Wave Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Birds Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Florence Shipley Centre Caring Premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| DH Lawrence Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Dead Mans Tankard
What is Dead Mans Tankard's food hygiene rating?
Dead Mans Tankard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Dead Mans Tankard 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 Dead Mans Tankard last inspected?
Dead Mans Tankard was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dead Mans Tankard?
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 Dead Mans Tankard compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Dead Mans Tankard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Dead Mans Tankard 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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