The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts 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 May 2025, 13 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: Back Street, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WE
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts 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% | ← The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts 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 The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Four Monkeys Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Rose Cottage Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Tillys Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Ye Olde Nags Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
| Peveril Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts
What is The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 23 May 2025.
Is The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts 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 The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts last inspected?
The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts was last inspected on 23 May 2025, 13 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 The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts?
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 The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Bay Tree Tea Rooms and Gifts 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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