The Horns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Horns 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: 15 Victoria Square, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1GG
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Horns 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 Horns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Horns 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 Horns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamplight Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Deli No7 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Loaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Market Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2024 |
| Ye Olde Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Drink Zone Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Horns
What is The Horns's food hygiene rating?
The Horns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 15 May 2025.
Is The Horns 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 Horns last inspected?
The Horns was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 The Horns?
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 Horns 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 Horns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Horns 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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