Charles Steak House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Charles Steak House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
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: 170-172 South Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NR
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 820 rated places in Derbyshire Dales score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Charles Steak House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Charles Steak House the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charles Steak House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Halls Merry Go Round Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Riverside Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Albies Gelato & Rock Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| 196 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Halls of Derbyshire Sweets and Ice Cream Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Halls of Derbyshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Kosta's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Charles Steak House
What is Charles Steak House's food hygiene rating?
Charles Steak House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Charles Steak House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Charles Steak House last inspected?
Charles Steak House 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 Charles Steak House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charles Steak House compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Charles Steak House holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Charles Steak House 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derbyshire Dales, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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