Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby 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 Bistro @ University of Derby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bistro @ University of Derby 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 Bistro @ University of Derby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Cafe - University of Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cavendish Kitchen & Buxton Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Caprino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Beer and Bean Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Baileys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Buxton Masonic Hall Ltd (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| La Brasserie de la Cour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby
What is Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby's food hygiene rating?
Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby last inspected?
Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Bistro @ University of Derby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby 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 Bistro @ University of Derby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby 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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