Spuddy's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derbyshire Dales
Spuddy's 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 13 May 2025, 13 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: 71 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LT
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Spuddy's 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% | ← Spuddy's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spuddy's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubigo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cool River Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Stones Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Lumsdale Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bod Cafe Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Butter Fingers Bakery Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bradmans Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bellini Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Spuddy's
What is Spuddy's's food hygiene rating?
Spuddy's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Spuddy's 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 Spuddy's last inspected?
Spuddy's was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
How does Spuddy's compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Spuddy's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Spuddy's 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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Spuddy's is one of 111 rated food businesses in Matlock. See every hygiene rating in Matlock →
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