Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Amber Valley
Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Handley Farm Wilderbrook Lane Shottle Belper Derbyshire, DE56 2DT
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed among the 787 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 787 | 81% | ← Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 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 110 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 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 Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed 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 Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grumpy Farmer Cheese Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Belper Amateurs Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2017 |
| Bulls Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Dannah Farm Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed
What is Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed's food hygiene rating?
Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed last inspected?
Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Shottle Farm Brewery And Bull Shed 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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