Food Hygiene Ratings in Derbyshire Dales

904 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 64.1% rated "very good".

904
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
12
Rated 0 or 1
64.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good64.1%526
Good20.4%167
Satisfactory11.0%90
Improvement Needed3.0%25
Major Improvement1.2%10
Urgent Improvement0.2%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen23526.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub16017.7%
Retailers - other15817.5%
School/college/university778.5%
Other catering premises596.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop576.3%
Mobile caterer394.3%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho364.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Derbyshire Dales are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 904 registered food businesses for Derbyshire Dales. Of these, 820 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 64.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 12 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Grindleford Station Cafe and Spring Water SupplyS32 2JA0Mar 05, 2026
RelishDE45 1HA0Feb 10, 2026
A L HulmeDE6 1AE1Feb 12, 2026
Barley Mow InnDE6 3JP1Dec 04, 2024
Booze & NewsDE6 1EU1Jan 29, 2026
Charles Steak HouseDE4 3NR1Oct 08, 2025
Church InnDE4 2GG1Oct 25, 2024
Londis, BP Petrol StationDE6 2BN1Nov 05, 2024
Lumbards GarageDE6 1DA1Jun 19, 2025
Okeover ArmsDE6 2AB1Oct 30, 2025
Spar Shop and ButcheryS32 3XH1Apr 28, 2026
The Plough InnDE4 2FF1Feb 17, 2026
Biggin Hall HotelSK17 0DH2Oct 30, 2024
Cantonese WokDE4 3LU2Sep 26, 2024
Curry Cottage At Lovers LeapS32 4TF2Apr 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Derbyshire Dales have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 526 food businesses in Derbyshire Dales with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 64.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Derbyshire Dales?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Derbyshire Dales?+

Inspection frequency in Derbyshire Dales depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies