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The Spanker Inn

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 18 February 2025 by Amber Valley.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Spanker Inn, from August 2021 to February 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

0 1 2 3 4 5 10 Aug 2021: 3 out of 5 18 Feb 2025: 3 out of 5 Aug 2021 Feb 2025
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Spanker Inn.
Food hygiene rating history for The Spanker Inn
Inspection date Rating Verdict
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Spanker Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Spanker Lane Nether Heage Belper Derbyshire,
DE56 2AT
The Spanker Inn Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Spanker Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Spanker Inn?

Food hygiene at The Spanker Inn is inspected by Amber Valley, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Spanker Inn

What is The Spanker Inn’s food hygiene rating?
The Spanker Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 February 2025.
When was The Spanker Inn last inspected?
The Spanker Inn was last inspected by Amber Valley on 18 February 2025.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

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