Cricketts Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Cricketts 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 4 February 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: Cricketts Inn Burton Road, Acresford, Swadlincote, DE12 8AP
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How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Cricketts Inn among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Cricketts Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Cricketts 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 Cricketts Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seale Pastures House Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Harpers Food Stop Mobile caterer | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Butty Box Mobile caterer | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Shell Magna Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 February 2025 |
| Jade Langdon Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Newlands House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Netherseal Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Netherseal St Peters Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Cricketts Inn
What is Cricketts Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cricketts Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Cricketts 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 Cricketts Inn last inspected?
Cricketts Inn was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 19 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 Cricketts Inn?
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 Cricketts Inn compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cricketts Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Cricketts 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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