New Mills School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · High Peak
New Mills School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Church Lane, New Mills, Derbyshire, SK22 4NR
How it compares in High Peak
That puts New Mills School 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% | ← New Mills School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Mills School 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 New Mills School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club @ St Georges Parish Hall New Mills Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| New Mills Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2015 |
| China Red Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Maddy's Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Kashmir Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Goyt Craft Instruments Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Rock Mill Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about New Mills School
What is New Mills School's food hygiene rating?
New Mills School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 9 October 2024.
Is New Mills School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Mills School last inspected?
New Mills School was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 New Mills School?
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 New Mills School compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and New Mills School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects New Mills School 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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