The Cafe on the Cliff food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
The Cafe on the Cliff 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 13 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: Buxton Road, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WP
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Cafe on the Cliff 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 Cafe on the Cliff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Cafe on the Cliff 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 Cafe on the Cliff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Mootiful Milk Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Three Roofs cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bulls Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Four Monkeys Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Rose Cottage Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Tillys Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Ye Olde Nags Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cafe on the Cliff
What is The Cafe on the Cliff's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe on the Cliff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 13 October 2025.
Is The Cafe on the Cliff 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 Cafe on the Cliff last inspected?
The Cafe on the Cliff was last inspected on 13 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 The Cafe on the Cliff?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cafe on the Cliff 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 Cafe on the Cliff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Cafe on the Cliff 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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