Bulan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
Bulan 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 29 October 2021, more than 4 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: 119 Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LU
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Bulan 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% | ← Bulan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bulan 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 Bulan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellini Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Butter Fingers Bakery Other catering premises | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Rubigo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Spuddy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cool River Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Stones Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Lumsdale Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bod Cafe Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Bulan
What is Bulan's food hygiene rating?
Bulan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 29 October 2021.
Is Bulan 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 Bulan last inspected?
Bulan was last inspected on 29 October 2021, more than 4 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 Bulan?
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 Bulan compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Bulan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Bulan 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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Bulan is one of 111 rated food businesses in Matlock. See every hygiene rating in Matlock →
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