Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales
Grape Tree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8 Matlock Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1EE
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Grape Tree sits behind roughly 526 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ← Grape Tree | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trattoria Di Rosmarino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2024 |
| Dead Canary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Lavender Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bakewell Tart Shop & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Derbyshire Emporium Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Catch 32 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Graze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2023 |
Questions about Grape Tree
What is Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Grape Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grape Tree last inspected?
Grape Tree was last inspected on 30 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Grape Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grape Tree compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Grape Tree holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Grape Tree 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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