Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: Union Road, New Mills, High Peak Derbyshire, SK22 3ES
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only 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% | ← Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only 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 Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Emporium Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2024 |
| On the Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Goyt Craft Instruments Other catering premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Rock Mill Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Bukharaa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Flavourit Foods @ New Mills Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Banging Bottles Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Beer Shed Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only
What is Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only's food hygiene rating?
Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only last inspected?
Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only?
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 Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only 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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