The Unicorn Inn

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Unicorn Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Repton Road, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent Derbyshire, DE15 0SG, in the South Derbyshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Derbyshire oversees 808 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Derbyshire is 4.8 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Repton Road, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent Derbyshire
Postcode
DE15 0SG
Local Authority
South Derbyshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
234135

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Unicorn Inn?

The Unicorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Derbyshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Unicorn Inn last inspected?

The Unicorn Inn was last inspected on 2025-02-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Unicorn Inn located?

The Unicorn Inn is located at Repton Road, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent Derbyshire , DE15 0SG, in the South Derbyshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DE15 postcode area.