The Sudbury Stables food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
The Sudbury Stables 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 9 October 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: Joiners Shop, 1-3 Sudbury Courtyard, Main Road, DE6 5EB
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Sudbury Stables 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 Sudbury Stables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sudbury Stables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Sudbury Primary School School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Vernon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Emma's Farm Grill Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about The Sudbury Stables
What is The Sudbury Stables's food hygiene rating?
The Sudbury Stables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Sudbury Stables 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 The Sudbury Stables last inspected?
The Sudbury Stables was last inspected on 9 October 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 The Sudbury Stables 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 Sudbury Stables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Sudbury Stables 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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