The Travellers Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
The Travellers Rest 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 8 August 2025, 11 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: Travellers Rest, High Street, Apperknowle, S18 4BD
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Travellers Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apperknowle Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Drone Valley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Gate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dancedaze UK (HAF) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about The Travellers Rest
What is The Travellers Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Travellers Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 8 August 2025.
Is The Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest last inspected?
The Travellers Rest was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Travellers Rest 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Travellers Rest is one of 146 rated food businesses in Dronfield. See every hygiene rating in Dronfield →
North East Derbyshire inspects and rates 809 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North East Derbyshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/
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