The Family Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Family Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: Derby Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire, DE4 5HG
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Family Tree among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← The Family Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 The Family Tree 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 The Family Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwasley Hall School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Homesford Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| High Peak Junction Visitor Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 July 2024 |
| Crich Tramway Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Fredericks - Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cliff Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| National Tramway Museum ( Coffee Van) Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Wakebridge Manor Creamery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Family Tree
What is The Family Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Family Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 6 September 2024.
Is The Family Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Family Tree last inspected?
The Family Tree was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Family Tree?
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 The Family Tree compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Family Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Family Tree 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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