Miners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Miners Arms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: Miners Hill, Brassington, Derbyshire, DE4 4HA
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 820 rated places in Derbyshire Dales score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ← Miners Arms | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Miners Arms the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Miners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Gate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Brassington Primary School School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Hoe Grange Cabins Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Miners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| The Knockerdown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Carsington Visitors Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Carsington Sailing Club Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Miners Arms
What is Miners Arms's food hygiene rating?
Miners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Miners Arms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Miners Arms last inspected?
Miners Arms was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Miners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Miners Arms compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Miners Arms holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Miners Arms 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derbyshire Dales, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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