The Picnic Basket food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · High Peak
The Picnic Basket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: 14 High Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 0HD
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Picnic Basket sits behind roughly 794 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ← The Picnic Basket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Butchers Block Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Into the Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| La Fontana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Deacons Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Deli Delights Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Royal Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2025 |
| Twig Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Bukharaa Chapel Indian Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Picnic Basket
What is The Picnic Basket's food hygiene rating?
The Picnic Basket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by High Peak Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Picnic Basket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Picnic Basket last inspected?
The Picnic Basket was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 Picnic Basket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Picnic Basket compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while The Picnic Basket holds a 3. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Picnic Basket 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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