Colliery Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Colliery Smokehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Colliery Smokehouse was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lakeside Cottage Colliery Lane, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6PB
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Colliery Smokehouse among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Colliery Smokehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Colliery Smokehouse 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 Colliery Smokehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Primary School School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| A&B Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2007 |
| Home2Home With Care, The Bakery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Colliery Smokehouse
What is Colliery Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
Colliery Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Colliery Smokehouse 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colliery Smokehouse last inspected?
Colliery Smokehouse was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Colliery Smokehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colliery Smokehouse compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Colliery Smokehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Colliery Smokehouse 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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