The Town Street Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Town Street Tap holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 August 2016, more than 9 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: 17 Town Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire, DE56 4EH
How this rating has changed
The Town Street Tap was re-inspected on 3 August 2016 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2016 | 4 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Town Street Tap sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← The Town Street Tap | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Town Street Tap 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 Town Street Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield Cricket Club The Eyes Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Birds Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Duffield Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Bradmans Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Emmanuel Community Church Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2019 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Duffield News Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Coffee Buzz And Fizz Mobile caterer | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
Questions about The Town Street Tap
What is The Town Street Tap's food hygiene rating?
The Town Street Tap has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 3 August 2016.
Is The Town Street Tap safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Town Street Tap last inspected?
The Town Street Tap was last inspected on 3 August 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Town Street Tap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Town Street Tap compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Town Street Tap holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Town Street Tap 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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