The Chapel Tea rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Chapel Tea rooms 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 9 May 2026, 2 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: Hollinsclough, Hollinsclough, Buxton, SK17 0RH
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Chapel Tea rooms 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 Chapel Tea rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Chapel Tea rooms 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 Chapel Tea rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLINSCLOUGH C of E ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Hollinsclough Hut Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Earl Sterndale Church Of England Voluntary School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Edwards and Ward @ St Bartholomews Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cobbles Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Moorland Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Longnor General Store Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2018 |
| Manifold Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Chapel Tea rooms
What is The Chapel Tea rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Chapel Tea rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 9 May 2026.
Is The Chapel Tea rooms 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 Chapel Tea rooms last inspected?
The Chapel Tea rooms was last inspected on 9 May 2026, 2 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 Chapel Tea rooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chapel Tea rooms 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 Chapel Tea rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Chapel Tea rooms 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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