The George Inn at Alstonefield food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
The George Inn at Alstonefield holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 23 August 2025, 10 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: Post Office Road, Alstonefield, Ashbourne, DE6 2FX
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The George Inn at Alstonefield sits behind roughly 684 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ← The George Inn at Alstonefield | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 George Inn at Alstonefield 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 George Inn at Alstonefield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Russell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 April 2024 |
| Pollys Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| YE Olde Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Yew Tree Farm Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Whim Ales Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2019 |
| Newton House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Wetton Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Edwards and Ward @ Ilam C of E (VA) Primary School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about The George Inn at Alstonefield
What is The George Inn at Alstonefield's food hygiene rating?
The George Inn at Alstonefield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 23 August 2025.
Is The George Inn at Alstonefield 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George Inn at Alstonefield last inspected?
The George Inn at Alstonefield was last inspected on 23 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George Inn at Alstonefield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George Inn at Alstonefield compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while The George Inn at Alstonefield holds a 4. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The George Inn at Alstonefield 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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