Lower Hurst Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Lower Hurst Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mill Lane, Hulme End, Buxton Staffordshire Moorland, SK17 0HJ
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Lower Hurst Farm 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% | ← Lower Hurst Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lower Hurst Farm 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 Lower Hurst Farm, 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 | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| The Manifold Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hartington Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Fatbuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bank House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Devonshire Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Lower Hurst Farm
What is Lower Hurst Farm's food hygiene rating?
Lower Hurst Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Lower Hurst Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lower Hurst Farm last inspected?
Lower Hurst Farm was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Lower Hurst Farm?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lower Hurst Farm compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Hurst Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Lower Hurst Farm 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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