Duke of Sussex (Applebys) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
Duke of Sussex (Applebys) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 6% of rated food businesses in Ashfield score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Ashfield ratings →
Address: 255 Alfreton Road, NG17 1JN
How this rating has changed
Duke of Sussex (Applebys) was re-inspected on 23 June 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ashfield
A 1 is rare: only 32 of 866 rated places in Ashfield score this low, about one in 27. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 681 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 92 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ← Duke of Sussex (Applebys) | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 100 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Duke of Sussex (Applebys) the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. 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 Duke of Sussex (Applebys), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Ashfield Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Academy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aspens Catering Services School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Adams House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cherubs Sutton in Ashfield Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Duke of Sussex (Applebys)
What is Duke of Sussex (Applebys)'s food hygiene rating?
Duke of Sussex (Applebys) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Ashfield Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Duke of Sussex (Applebys) safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Duke of Sussex (Applebys) last inspected?
Duke of Sussex (Applebys) was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Duke of Sussex (Applebys)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke of Sussex (Applebys) compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 866 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while Duke of Sussex (Applebys) holds a 1. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Duke of Sussex (Applebys) 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 1 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 Ashfield, 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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