Barrel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
Barrel 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 14 August 2025, 10 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.
Address: 249 Chatsworth Road, S40 2BL
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Barrel 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% | ← Barrel 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 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 Barrel 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 Barrel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Booze Xpress Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Brampton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Breathe Pilates Limited Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Brampton Primary School School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bella Mahen Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Chatsworth Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Barrel Inn
What is Barrel Inn's food hygiene rating?
Barrel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Barrel 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 Barrel Inn last inspected?
Barrel Inn was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months 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 Barrel Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Barrel Inn compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Barrel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Barrel 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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