Ithaca Taverna food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Ithaca Taverna 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
This is a fresh result: Ithaca Taverna was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 The Quadrant, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AW
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Ithaca Taverna 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% | ← Ithaca Taverna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ithaca Taverna 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 Ithaca Taverna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAILS Buxton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Baileys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Arcade Deli Buxton Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Buxton Pottery Painting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Beer and Bean Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Caprino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cavendish Kitchen & Buxton Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Ithaca Taverna
What is Ithaca Taverna's food hygiene rating?
Ithaca Taverna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Ithaca Taverna 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 Ithaca Taverna last inspected?
Ithaca Taverna was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Ithaca Taverna?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ithaca Taverna compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Ithaca Taverna is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Ithaca Taverna 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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