Arkwright Town Miners Welfare food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
Arkwright Town Miners Welfare 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 12 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hardwick Drive, Arkwright Town, Chesterfield, S44 5BS
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Arkwright Town Miners Welfare 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% | ← Arkwright Town Miners Welfare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Arkwright Town Miners Welfare 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 Arkwright Town Miners Welfare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwright Primary School School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Arkwright Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Amberley Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Calow C Of E (v.c) Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Markham Vale Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Brimington Manor Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Central England Co-Operative - Inkersall Green Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Arkwright Town Miners Welfare
What is Arkwright Town Miners Welfare's food hygiene rating?
Arkwright Town Miners Welfare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 12 September 2023.
Is Arkwright Town Miners Welfare 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 Arkwright Town Miners Welfare last inspected?
Arkwright Town Miners Welfare was last inspected on 12 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Arkwright Town Miners Welfare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arkwright Town Miners Welfare 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 Arkwright Town Miners Welfare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Arkwright Town Miners Welfare 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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