The Poet & Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Poet & Castle 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 28 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: Poet And Castle 2 Alfreton Road Codnor Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 9QY
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Poet & Castle 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 Poet & Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Poet & Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codnor Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Firs Nursing Home Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Codnor Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Codnor Community Primary School Church Of England Controlled School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cebella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| A J Katering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Go Local (Codnor News) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Golden Valley Camping And Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about The Poet & Castle
What is The Poet & Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Poet & Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Poet & Castle 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 Poet & Castle last inspected?
The Poet & Castle was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does The Poet & Castle 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 Poet & Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Poet & Castle 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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