The Sycamore Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Sycamore Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Sycamore Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3HZ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sycamore Public House sits behind roughly 694 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ← The Sycamore Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Sycamore Public House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Sycamore Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matlock All Saints Church Of England Infant School School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Matlock Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Sheriff Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cygnet Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| D'Alessandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ostello Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about The Sycamore Public House
What is The Sycamore Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Sycamore Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Sycamore Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Sycamore Public House last inspected?
The Sycamore Public House was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sycamore Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sycamore Public House compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while The Sycamore Public House holds a 3. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Sycamore Public House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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