Chesterfield Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Chesterfield 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
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton on Trent Derbyshire, DE15 0QA
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Chesterfield 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% | ← Chesterfield 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 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubzone Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Dandelions Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Freehold Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Elmsleigh Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
| Elmsleigh Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cedar Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Chesterfield Arms
What is Chesterfield Arms's food hygiene rating?
Chesterfield Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield Arms last inspected?
Chesterfield Arms was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. 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 Chesterfield Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Chesterfield 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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