Darwin Forest Country Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Darwin Forest Country Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 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: Sydnope Hill, Darley Moor, Matlock, DE4 5LN
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Darwin Forest Country Park 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% | ← Darwin Forest Country Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Darwin Forest Country Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinning Alfresco - Cakes And Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Dinning Alfresco - Hot Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Matlock Farm Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Darwin Forest Country Park
What is Darwin Forest Country Park's food hygiene rating?
Darwin Forest Country Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Darwin Forest Country Park 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darwin Forest Country Park last inspected?
Darwin Forest Country Park was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
How does Darwin Forest Country Park compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Darwin Forest Country Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Darwin Forest Country Park 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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