Food Hygiene Ratings in High Peak

883 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.0% rated "very good".

883
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
2
Rated 0 or 1
88.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.0%730
Good7.8%65
Satisfactory3.3%27
Improvement Needed0.7%6
Major Improvement0.2%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen20122.8%
Retailers - other13415.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub12414.0%
Other catering premises11913.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop10411.8%
Caring Premises546.1%
School/college/university455.1%
Mobile caterer414.6%

Food hygiene ratings in High Peak are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

High Peak currently has 883 registered food businesses. Of these, 830 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 2 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Hare and HoundsSK13 6LS1Jul 29, 2025
New Mills CuisineSK22 4JG1Jan 22, 2026
B. Wild and SonsSK22 4PW2Aug 05, 2025
City ShawarmaSK17 6EU2Oct 21, 2025
Kwei Lin Chinese RestaurantSK17 6DQ2Jul 09, 2024
MILTONS TAPSK17 6BJ2Sep 17, 2025
The Sportsman InnSK22 2LE2Jun 06, 2025
Top Topii by RivajSK22 4AA2Apr 09, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in High Peak have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 730 food businesses in High Peak with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in High Peak?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in High Peak?+

Inspection frequency in High Peak depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies