The Tea Junction food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Tea Junction 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 15 April 2025, 15 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: New Road, Hulme End, Buxton, SK17 0EZ
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Tea Junction among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← The Tea Junction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Tea Junction 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 Tea Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Shop @ Bank House Farm Caravan and Campsite Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| The Manifold Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Lower Hurst Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about The Tea Junction
What is The Tea Junction's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Junction has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 15 April 2025.
Is The Tea Junction 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 Tea Junction last inspected?
The Tea Junction was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tea Junction?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tea Junction compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and The Tea Junction is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Tea Junction 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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