Food Hygiene Ratings in High Peak

887 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.1% rated "very good".

887
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
2
Rated 0 or 1
88.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.1%734
Good7.3%61
Satisfactory3.5%29
Improvement Needed0.8%7
Major Improvement0.2%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen19922.4%
Retailers - other13915.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub12514.1%
Other catering premises11513.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop10311.6%
Caring Premises586.5%
School/college/university455.1%
Mobile caterer404.5%

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.

The source snapshot contains 887 registered food businesses for High Peak. Of these, 833 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 2 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
B. Wild and SonsSK22 4PW1Feb 24, 2026
Krunchy Fried ChickenSK13 8AZ1Feb 25, 2026
F. Redfern & Sons LtdSK17 9HT2Mar 25, 2026
MILTONS TAPSK17 6BJ2Sep 17, 2025
Raj GourmetSK13 8BH2Mar 12, 2026
Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO)SK17 6UF2Apr 30, 2026
The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care CentreSK17 7BR2Jan 28, 2026
Top Topii by RivajSK22 4AA2Apr 09, 2025
Ye Olde Nags Head HotelS33 8WH2Mar 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 734 food businesses in High Peak with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.1% 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