The Staff of Life food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
The Staff of Life 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 March 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: 7 High Street, Ticknall, Derby Derbyshire, DE73 7JH
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Staff of Life among the 636 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 636 | 87% | ← The Staff of Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 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 Staff of Life 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 Staff of Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Ticknall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Village Cafe & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wheel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Calke Abbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Standleys Barn Farm Butchery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Scaddows Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about The Staff of Life
What is The Staff of Life's food hygiene rating?
The Staff of Life has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Staff of Life 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 Staff of Life last inspected?
The Staff of Life was last inspected on 4 March 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 The Staff of Life?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Staff of Life compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Staff of Life is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Staff of Life 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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