Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Amber Valley
Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Masonic Hall 33 King Street Duffield Belper Derbyshire, DE56 4EU
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating 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% | ← Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating | |
| 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 Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating 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 Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Andrews Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees Derby Duffield Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bradmans Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Duffield Cricket Club The Eyes Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Birds Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Duffield Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Emmanuel Community Church Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2019 |
Questions about Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating
What is Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating's food hygiene rating?
Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating last inspected?
Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating?
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 Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Duffield Masonic Lodge Incorporating 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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