Pesto At The Peacock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Pesto At The Peacock holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Pesto At The Peacock was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chesterfield Road Oakerthorpe Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7LN
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Pesto At The Peacock sits behind roughly 904 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 787 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← Pesto At The Peacock | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pesto At The Peacock 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 Pesto At The Peacock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Golf Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Green Gables Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Alfreton Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Alfreton Park School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Alfreton Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Ash Lea House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Elysium Healthcare Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Finest Food To Go Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about Pesto At The Peacock
What is Pesto At The Peacock's food hygiene rating?
Pesto At The Peacock has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Amber Valley Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Pesto At The Peacock safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pesto At The Peacock last inspected?
Pesto At The Peacock was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Pesto At The Peacock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pesto At The Peacock compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Pesto At The Peacock holds a 3. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Pesto At The Peacock 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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