Sandy Lane Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derbyshire Dales
Sandy Lane Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sandy Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5LD
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Sandy Lane Farm 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% | ← Sandy Lane Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sandy Lane Farm 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 Sandy Lane Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Sisters Care Centre Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Highfields School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Annie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Cygnet Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Castle View Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Designate At The Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| D'Alessandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Sandy Lane Farm
What is Sandy Lane Farm's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Lane Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Sandy Lane Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Lane Farm last inspected?
Sandy Lane Farm was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Sandy Lane Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy Lane Farm compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Sandy Lane Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Sandy Lane Farm 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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Sandy Lane Farm is one of 111 rated food businesses in Matlock. See every hygiene rating in Matlock →
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