Harpur's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · High Peak
Harpur's Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: 18a Burlow Road, Harpur Hill, Buxton, SK17 9JA
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Harpur's Plaice among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← Harpur's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Harpur's Plaice 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 Harpur's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpur Stores Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Buxton Coffee Roasters Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Harpur Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Buxton Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Haddon Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Harpur's Plaice
What is Harpur's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Harpur's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Harpur's Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harpur's Plaice last inspected?
Harpur's Plaice was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harpur's Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Harpur's Plaice compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Harpur's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Harpur's Plaice 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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