The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derbyshire Dales
The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: 87-89 Smedley Street East, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3FQ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ← The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor 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 Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designate At The Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| D'Alessandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Matlock Methodist And United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Cygnet Healthcare Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Castle View Primary School School/college/university | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor
What is The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 8 October 2025.
Is The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor last inspected?
The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor 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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