Colvile Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Derbyshire
Colvile Arms 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 16 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: The Colville Arms Main Street, Lullington, Swadlincote, DE12 8EG
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Colvile Arms among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Colvile Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Colvile Arms 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 Colvile Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Wraparound Care @ St Andrews C Of E Primary School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| The Green Man & Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Clifton Campville Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Coton in the Elms Pre School Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Haunton Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Colvile Arms
What is Colvile Arms's food hygiene rating?
Colvile Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Colvile Arms 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 Colvile Arms last inspected?
Colvile Arms was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months 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 Colvile Arms?
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 Colvile Arms compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Colvile Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Colvile Arms 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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Colvile Arms is one of 321 rated food businesses in Swadlincote. See every hygiene rating in Swadlincote →
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