The Bridge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Bridge 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 28 January 2026, 7 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.
85% of rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derbyshire Dales ratings →
Address: 33-35 Dig Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1GF
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Bridge among the 536 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 65% 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 | 536 | 65% | ← The Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Nigels Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Yew Tree Records Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Red Chilli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Olde Sweet Shoppe and Milkshake Bar Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Asia Table Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2026 |
| Machine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about The Bridge
What is The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Bridge 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 Bridge last inspected?
The Bridge was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
How does The Bridge compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
65% of the 831 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Bridge 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Bridge is one of 107 rated food businesses in Ashbourne. See every hygiene rating in Ashbourne →
Derbyshire Dales inspects and rates 915 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/fhrs
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