The Fishpond food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
The Fishpond 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: 204 South Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NR
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts The Fishpond 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 Fishpond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fishpond, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Halls Merry Go Round Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Riverside Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Albies Gelato & Rock Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| 196 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Halls of Derbyshire Sweets and Ice Cream Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Halls of Derbyshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Kosta's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Fishpond
What is The Fishpond's food hygiene rating?
The Fishpond has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Fishpond 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 Fishpond last inspected?
The Fishpond was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
How does The Fishpond 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 Fishpond is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects The Fishpond 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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The Fishpond is one of 40 rated food businesses in Matlock Bath. See every hygiene rating in Matlock Bath →
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