J. Kemp Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · High Peak
J. Kemp Butchers 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 5 February 2025, 17 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: Market Street, Hayfield, High Peak, SK22 2EW
How it compares in High Peak
That puts J. Kemp Butchers among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← J. Kemp Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 J. Kemp Butchers 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 J. Kemp Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Hayfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
| Mooch Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Pack Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Pickerings Petals & Produce Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Colosseo Italian Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Village Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about J. Kemp Butchers
What is J. Kemp Butchers's food hygiene rating?
J. Kemp Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 5 February 2025.
Is J. Kemp Butchers 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 J. Kemp Butchers last inspected?
J. Kemp Butchers was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 J. Kemp Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J. Kemp Butchers compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and J. Kemp Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects J. Kemp Butchers 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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