Buxton Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · High Peak
Buxton Infants School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 21 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: Hardwick Square South, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6QB
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Buxton Infants School 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% | ← Buxton Infants School | |
| 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 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 Buxton Infants 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 Buxton Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good News Family Care Home Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Buxton Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Buxton Food Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Happy Hearts Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Fitzgeralds Craft Bakery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Forbesy's Food Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Buxton Infants School
What is Buxton Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Buxton Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by High Peak Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Buxton Infants School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buxton Infants School last inspected?
Buxton Infants School was last inspected on 21 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 Buxton Infants School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buxton Infants School compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while Buxton Infants School holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Buxton Infants 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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