The Greyhound food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
The Greyhound 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Main Road, Higham, Alfreton, DE55 6EF
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Greyhound among the 654 places in North East 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 | 654 | 86% | ← The Greyhound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Greyhound 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 Greyhound, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deakins Family Deli Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Manor Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Amber Valley Vineyards Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
| BP Stretton Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Adastra Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Horse And Jockey Wessington Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Finest Food To Go Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Alfreton Golf Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about The Greyhound
What is The Greyhound's food hygiene rating?
The Greyhound has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Greyhound 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 Greyhound last inspected?
The Greyhound was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Greyhound?
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 Greyhound compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Greyhound is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Greyhound 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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The Greyhound is one of 42 rated food businesses in Alfreton. See every hygiene rating in Alfreton →
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