Spa Lane Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
Spa Lane Vaults 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 10 September 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: 34 St Marys Gate, S41 7TH
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Spa Lane Vaults 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% | ← Spa Lane Vaults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spa Lane Vaults 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 Spa Lane Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlers Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Catering Perfection 2 Mobile caterer | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Boba Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bambu Tiki Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Association (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| C&Z Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Armisteads Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Spa Lane Vaults
What is Spa Lane Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Spa Lane Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Spa Lane Vaults 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 Spa Lane Vaults last inspected?
Spa Lane Vaults was last inspected on 10 September 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 Spa Lane Vaults?
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 Spa Lane Vaults compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Spa Lane Vaults is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Spa Lane Vaults 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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