The Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
The Tavern 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 19 January 2023, more than 3 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: Station Road, Hatton, Derby Derbyshire, DE65 5EH
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Tavern 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 Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbrook School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Mac's Club Caring Premises | 363 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Brookfields Day Nursery Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2025 |
| Nisa Local Hatton Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| Hatton Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| Hatton Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2013 |
Questions about The Tavern
What is The Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 19 January 2023.
Is The Tavern 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 Tavern last inspected?
The Tavern was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tavern 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 Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Tavern 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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