Bistrot Max food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Staffordshire
Bistrot Max 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
This is a fresh result: Bistrot Max was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
90% of rated food businesses in East Staffordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Staffordshire ratings →
Address: Unit 8- 9, Tutbury Mill Mews, Lower High Street, DE13 9LU
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How this rating has changed
Bistrot Max has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 21 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Bistrot Max among the 733 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 733 | 73% | ← Bistrot Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Bistrot Max 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 Bistrot Max, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| Gorkha Palace Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 January 2026 |
| Burgbox Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Courtyard @ No 12 Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2025 |
| Orchard House Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Tutbury Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Dog and Partridge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
Questions about Bistrot Max
What is Bistrot Max's food hygiene rating?
Bistrot Max has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Bistrot Max 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 Bistrot Max last inspected?
Bistrot Max was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bistrot Max?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bistrot Max compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,000 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bistrot Max is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Bistrot Max 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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