Hurt Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Hurt Arms Hotel 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 18 October 2023, more than 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Amber Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Amber Valley ratings →
Address: Derby Road Ambergate Belper Derbyshire, DE56 2EJ
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hurt Arms Hotel sits behind roughly 769 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 769 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 13% | ← Hurt Arms Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 114 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hurt Arms Hotel 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 Hurt Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Ambergate Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Ambergate Primary School School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Anila Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Great British Car Journey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Canal Inn Bullbridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Hurt Arms Hotel
What is Hurt Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hurt Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Hurt Arms Hotel 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 Hurt Arms Hotel last inspected?
Hurt Arms Hotel was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 Hurt Arms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hurt Arms Hotel compare to other places in Amber Valley?
80% of the 964 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Hurt Arms Hotel holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Hurt Arms Hotel 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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