Hot Chocolaterie food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · High Peak
Hot Chocolaterie 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 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: 9 Hall Bank, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EW
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Hot Chocolaterie 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% | ← Hot Chocolaterie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hot Chocolaterie 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 Hot Chocolaterie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubens Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Luciano's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Busy Little Monsters Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Grosvenor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2020 |
| Buxton Food Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Dandelion Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Geoff Mycock and Son Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Hot Chocolaterie
What is Hot Chocolaterie's food hygiene rating?
Hot Chocolaterie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 2 June 2023.
Is Hot Chocolaterie 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 Hot Chocolaterie last inspected?
Hot Chocolaterie was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 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 Hot Chocolaterie?
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 Hot Chocolaterie compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Chocolaterie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Hot Chocolaterie 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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