The Forge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
The Forge Inn 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 11 June 2024, 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: 1 Station Lane, New Whittington, S43 2AF
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts The Forge Inn among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← The Forge Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Forge Inn 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 The Forge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Foodbank (New Whittington) Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Alpha Gyros Mobile caterer | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bextons Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Brimington Junior School Mellors Catering Services School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Barrow Hill Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Brimington Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Brimington Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
Questions about The Forge Inn
What is The Forge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Forge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 11 June 2024.
Is The Forge Inn 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 Forge Inn last inspected?
The Forge Inn was last inspected on 11 June 2024, 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 The Forge Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Forge Inn compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Forge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects The Forge Inn 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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