Babka food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · High Peak
Babka holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: 2 Old Road, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7HR
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Babka sits behind roughly 736 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← Babka | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Babka 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 Babka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Wild & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Churches Together in Whaley Bridge Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bridge 42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bridge and Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2026 |
| Pizza Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Al-Madina Indian takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Babka
What is Babka's food hygiene rating?
Babka has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by High Peak Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Babka safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Babka last inspected?
Babka was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Babka?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babka compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while Babka holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Babka 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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