Miners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
Miners Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 62 Sanforth Street, S41 8RU
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Miners Arms sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 763 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ← Miners Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Miners Arms 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 Miners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Brew Time Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Brill Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Butcher and Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Apartment (Chesterfield)Ltd (football) Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Casa Hotel - (Head Office) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Beef King Chesterfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Miners Arms
What is Miners Arms's food hygiene rating?
Miners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chesterfield Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Miners Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Miners Arms last inspected?
Miners Arms was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Miners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Miners Arms compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Miners Arms holds a 4. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield 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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