The Brickmakers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
The Brickmakers Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Brickmakers Arms was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11-13 Main Street, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent Derbyshire, DE15 0SJ
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Brickmakers Arms 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% | ← The Brickmakers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brickmakers 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 The Brickmakers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladon House School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Betty's Farm Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Central England Co-Operative Society Winshill Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Abbot Beyne Comprehensive Lower School, SCC School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Beeches Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| BAXTERSTOREY at Pirelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Brickmakers Arms
What is The Brickmakers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Brickmakers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Brickmakers Arms 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 Brickmakers Arms last inspected?
The Brickmakers Arms was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Brickmakers Arms?
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 The Brickmakers Arms compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Brickmakers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Brickmakers 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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