The Butty Box food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Derbyshire Dales
The Butty Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Butty Box was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 206 Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3JD
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Butty Box 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 Butty Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Butty Box 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 Butty Box, 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 | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Matlock Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Sheriff Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Laburnum Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Cygnet Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| D'Alessandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Butty Box
What is The Butty Box's food hygiene rating?
The Butty Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Butty Box 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butty Box last inspected?
The Butty Box was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Butty Box?
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 The Butty Box 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 Butty Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Butty Box 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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