Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
Masons Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 June 2024, 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: High Street, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4BR
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Masons Arms sits behind roughly 736 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← Masons Arms | |
| 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 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwork Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| MA-Kan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Nu Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Opa!! Mediterranean Street Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Millers Refillers Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cloudz & Candy New Mills Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Kashmir Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Revive Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by High Peak Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Masons Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 28 June 2024, 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 Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Masons Arms compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while Masons Arms holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Masons Arms 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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