Dead Canary food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Dead Canary 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 4 April 2025, 15 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: 16 Matlock Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1EE
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Dead Canary 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% | ← Dead Canary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dead Canary 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 Dead Canary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakewell Tart Shop & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Derbyshire Emporium Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Catch 32 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Graze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| Lavender Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 January 2026 |
| Summat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Ginger Butchers Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
Questions about Dead Canary
What is Dead Canary's food hygiene rating?
Dead Canary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Dead Canary 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 Dead Canary last inspected?
Dead Canary was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 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 Dead Canary?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dead Canary compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Dead Canary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Dead Canary 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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Dead Canary is one of 85 rated food businesses in Bakewell. See every hygiene rating in Bakewell →
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