Bench Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · High Peak
Bench Road Stores 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 October 2024, 21 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: 5 Bench Road, Fairfield, Buxton, SK17 7PJ
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Bench Road Stores 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% | ← Bench Road Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bench Road Stores 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 Bench Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Fairfield Infants and Nursery School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ip`s Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Hawthorn Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Hollin Knowle Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bright Opportunities @ St Peters Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Buffet Angels Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Buxton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Bench Road Stores
What is Bench Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bench Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Bench Road Stores 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 Bench Road Stores last inspected?
Bench Road Stores was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Bench Road Stores?
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 Bench Road Stores compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Bench Road Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Bench Road Stores 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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