What is the average food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales?

The average food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales is 4.43 out of 5, across 821 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Derbyshire Dales compare with the national average for food hygiene?

64.4% of rated premises in Derbyshire Dales hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Derbyshire Dales 307 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Derbyshire Dales have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

529 food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.4% of the 821 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Derbyshire Dales have a low hygiene rating?

35 food businesses in Derbyshire Dales are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Derbyshire Dales food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Derbyshire Dales (904 establishments on record, 821 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Derbyshire Dales

In Derbyshire Dales, 64.4% of 821 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.43/5. These figures cover 904 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Derbyshire Dales has 529 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 821 rated premises (64.4%). 35 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 64.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -15.3 pp
National rank: 307 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Derbyshire Dales

5★ Very Good

529 (64.4%)

4★ Good

169 (20.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

88 (10.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (2.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 38 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 38 awaiting inspection and 45 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Derbyshire Dales: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales?: The average food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales is 4.43 out of 5, across 821 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Derbyshire Dales compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 64.4% of rated premises in Derbyshire Dales hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Derbyshire Dales 307 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Derbyshire Dales have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 529 food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.4% of the 821 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Derbyshire Dales have a low hygiene rating?: 35 food businesses in Derbyshire Dales are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Derbyshire Dales food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Derbyshire Dales (904 establishments on record, 821 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Derbyshire Dales

Lumsdale TearoomsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2 The Courtyard, 2 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire · DE4 3LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The Little ShedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 King Edward Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire · DE6 1BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Devonshire ArmsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Market Place, Hartington, Derbyshire · SK17 0AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
SainsburysRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · King Edward Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire · DE6 1BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Halls of Derbyshire Sweets and Ice CreamRetailers - other · 144-146 North Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire · DE4 3NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Meadow LodgeOther catering premises · SK17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
The Butty BoxMobile caterer · 206 Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire · DE4 3JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Cronkstone GrangeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SK17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
ASPRIS Childrens ServicesCaring Premises · Clownholme, Marston Bank, Rocester, Derbyshire · ST14 5BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
JoniTakeaway/sandwich shop · Chesterfield Road, Two Dales, Derbyshire · DE4 2EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
The Chakra LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 North Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire · DE4 3NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
The New Bath HotelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · New Bath Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire · DE4 3PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Derbyshire Dales

Grindleford Station Cafe and Spring Water SupplyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Station Road, Upper Padley, Grindleford, Derbyshire · S32 2JA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
RelishRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3A Portland Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire · DE45 1HA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Church InnPub/bar/nightclub · Church Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire · DE4 2GG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 October 2024
Charles Steak HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 170-172 South Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire · DE4 3NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 October 2025
Okeover ArmsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mapleton Road, Mapleton, Derbyshire · DE6 2AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2025
A L HulmeRetailers - other · 26 Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire · DE6 1AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
Booze & NewsRetailers - other · 27 Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire · DE6 1EU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
The Plough InnPub/bar/nightclub · Wheatley Road, Two Dales, Derbyshire · DE4 2FF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 904 real Food Standards Agency records for Derbyshire Dales, of which 821 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.