River & Roast food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
River & Roast 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: 3 Market Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1HG
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts River & Roast 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% | ← River & Roast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 River & Roast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakewell Cheese Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Flossy's Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Insomnia Cafe Bakewell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Peacock Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Granby Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Pasties and Puddings Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cheese and Wine Emporium Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about River & Roast
What is River & Roast's food hygiene rating?
River & Roast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 17 December 2024.
Is River & Roast 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 River & Roast last inspected?
River & Roast was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
How does River & Roast compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and River & Roast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects River & Roast 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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River & Roast is one of 85 rated food businesses in Bakewell. See every hygiene rating in Bakewell →
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