The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro 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 4 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: 26a Hardwick Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DH
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro 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 Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro 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 Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| La Gaby Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Buxton Crescent Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Arcade Deli Buxton Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Buxton Pottery Painting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro
What is The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro 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 Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro last inspected?
The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro was last inspected on 4 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 The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro 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 Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Herb Garden Vegetarian Bistro 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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