Pillar Of Rock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
Pillar Of Rock 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 9 December 2025, 7 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: 15 Castle Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6PP
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Pillar Of Rock among the 594 places in Bolsover 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Pillar Of Rock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 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 Pillar Of Rock 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 Pillar Of Rock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Alya Pizza Limited T-A Pizza Rizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Pump Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bolsover Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Ibbotson Fresh Quality Produce Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
| Julies Sandwich Shop Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Market Place Bolsover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Pillar Of Rock
What is Pillar Of Rock's food hygiene rating?
Pillar Of Rock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Pillar Of Rock 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 Pillar Of Rock last inspected?
Pillar Of Rock was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pillar Of Rock?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pillar Of Rock compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Pillar Of Rock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Pillar Of Rock 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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