Queens Head

3
Generally Satisfactory
Inspected: 2024-10-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Queens Head is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 29 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1FF, in the Amber Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Amber Valley oversees 1,105 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Amber Valley is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
29 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire
Postcode
DE56 1FF
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1058

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Queens Head?

Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Amber Valley.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was Queens Head last inspected?

Queens Head was last inspected on 2024-10-16. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Queens Head improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Queens Head located?

Queens Head is located at 29 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire , DE56 1FF, in the Amber Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DE56 postcode area.