The Jug And Glass food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Jug And Glass 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 April 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.
Address: Lea Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire, DE4 5GJ
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Jug And Glass among the 790 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 | 790 | 81% | ← The Jug And Glass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 The Jug And Glass 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 Jug And Glass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Green Development & Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Lea Gardens Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Lea Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2017 |
| Heartwood Social Farming Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| John Smedley Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Jug And Glass
What is The Jug And Glass's food hygiene rating?
The Jug And Glass has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Jug And Glass 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 The Jug And Glass last inspected?
The Jug And Glass was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months 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 Jug And Glass?
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 The Jug And Glass compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Jug And Glass is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Jug And Glass 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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