Rock Mill Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Rock Mill Centre 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 4 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rock Mill Lane, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3BN
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Rock Mill Centre 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% | ← Rock Mill Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rock Mill Centre 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 Rock Mill Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goyt Craft Instruments Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bukharaa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Beer Shed Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Banging Bottles Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Gioia Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| New Mills Emporium Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2024 |
| Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Rock Mill Centre
What is Rock Mill Centre's food hygiene rating?
Rock Mill Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Rock Mill Centre 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 Rock Mill Centre last inspected?
Rock Mill Centre was last inspected on 4 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Rock Mill Centre?
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 Rock Mill Centre compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Rock Mill Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Rock Mill Centre 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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