What is the average food hygiene rating in High Peak?

The average food hygiene rating in High Peak is 4.82 out of 5, across 824 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does High Peak compare with the national average for food hygiene?

88.5% of rated premises in High Peak hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks High Peak 53 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in High Peak have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

729 food businesses in High Peak hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.5% of the 824 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in High Peak have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in High Peak are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this High Peak food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for High Peak (892 establishments on record, 824 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in High Peak

In High Peak, 88.5% of 824 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.82/5. These figures cover 892 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

High Peak has 729 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 824 rated premises (88.5%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.8 pp
National rank: 53 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in High Peak

5★ Very Good

729 (88.5%)

4★ Good

59 (7.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

26 (3.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 43 awaiting inspection and 25 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 43 awaiting inspection and 25 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in High Peak: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in High Peak?: The average food hygiene rating in High Peak is 4.82 out of 5, across 824 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does High Peak compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.5% of rated premises in High Peak hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks High Peak 53 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in High Peak have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 729 food businesses in High Peak hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.5% of the 824 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in High Peak have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in High Peak are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this High Peak food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for High Peak (892 establishments on record, 824 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in High Peak

Grasshopper Café LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 Castleton Road, Hope, Hope Valley · S33 6RD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
St Georges C of E PrimarySchool/college/university · Church Lane, New Mills, Derbyshire · SK22 4NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Dysons Village StoreRetailers - other · 78-82 Marple Road, Charlesworth, Derbyshire · SK13 5DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Chartwells @ Hague Bar PrimarySchool/college/university · Lower Hague, New Mills, Derbyshire · SK22 3AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buxton Road, Castleton, Hope Valley · S33 8WP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
BotellaRetailers - other · 7 George Street, Glossop, Derbyshire · SK13 8AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
PortobelloRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 86 Station Road, Hadfield, Glossop · SK13 1AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Woodroffe ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 1 Castleton Road, Hope, Hope Valley · S33 6SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Sportsman InnPub/bar/nightclub · Kinder Road, Hayfield, High Peak · SK22 2LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Bohemian Catering Company LtdMobile caterer · Furness Vale Business Centre, Calico Lane, Furness Vale · SK23 7SW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Glossop CafeteriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 Victoria Street, Glossop, Derbyshire · SK13 8HT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Peak HotelPub/bar/nightclub · How Lane, Castleton, Hope Valley · S33 8WJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026

Places needing improvement in High Peak

Krunchy Fried ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 77 High Street West, Glossop, Derbyshire · SK13 8AZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Memories of IndiaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak · SK23 7HT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
B. Wild and SonsRetailers - other · Marsh Lane, New Mills, Derbyshire · SK22 4PW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
New Mills CuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 90 Low Leighton Road, New Mills, High Peak · SK22 4JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Raj GourmetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36 High Street West, Glossop, Derbyshire · SK13 8BH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Ye Olde Nags Head HotelPub/bar/nightclub · Cross Street, Castleton, Derbyshire · S33 8WH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
F. Redfern & Sons LtdRetailers - other · Burlow Road, Harpur Hill, Buxton Derbyshire · SK17 9HT
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
MILTONS TAPPub/bar/nightclub · 63 Spring Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire · SK17 6BJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 892 real Food Standards Agency records for High Peak, of which 824 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.