The Thorn Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derbyshire Dales
The Thorn Tree Inn 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: 48 Jackson Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3JQ
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Thorn Tree Inn 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 Thorn Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thorn Tree Inn 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 Thorn Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Healthcare Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Matlock Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| D'Alessandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Matlock All Saints Church Of England Infant School School/college/university | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Designate At The Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Matlock Methodist And United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Sheriff Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Thorn Tree Inn
What is The Thorn Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Thorn Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Thorn Tree Inn 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 The Thorn Tree Inn last inspected?
The Thorn Tree Inn was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 The Thorn Tree Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thorn Tree Inn 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 Thorn Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Thorn Tree Inn 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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