The Cock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
The Cock holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7JE
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cock sits behind roughly 794 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ← The Cock | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cock 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 Cock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgemont Nursery Caring Premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Frydays Cod & Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Grill 13 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Bridge Nursery Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bridge and Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2026 |
| Churches Together in Whaley Bridge Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Taxal and Fernilee CE(C) Primary School/college/university | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Whaley Nook Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2020 |
Questions about The Cock
What is The Cock's food hygiene rating?
The Cock has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by High Peak Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Cock safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cock last inspected?
The Cock was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 The Cock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cock compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while The Cock holds a 3. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Cock 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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