Designate At The Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Designate At The Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 15 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: 72 Smedley Street East, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3FQ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Designate At The Gate 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% | ← Designate At The Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Designate At The Gate 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 Designate At The Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Designate At The Gate
What is Designate At The Gate's food hygiene rating?
Designate At The Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Designate At The Gate 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Designate At The Gate last inspected?
Designate At The Gate was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 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 Designate At The Gate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Designate At The Gate compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Designate At The Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Designate At The Gate 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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