Big Chef of Buxton food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · High Peak
Big Chef of Buxton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Big Chef of Buxton was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in High Peak score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all High Peak ratings →
Address: 7 High Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6ET
How this rating has changed
Big Chef of Buxton was re-inspected on 17 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Big Chef of Buxton among the 740 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 | 740 | 89% | ← Big Chef of Buxton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 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 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 Big Chef of Buxton 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 Big Chef of Buxton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Wan Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| King Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Lucky Lotus Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Buxton Methodist Church Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2022 |
| BB's Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Level 2 Night Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Big Chef of Buxton
What is Big Chef of Buxton's food hygiene rating?
Big Chef of Buxton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Big Chef of Buxton 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Chef of Buxton last inspected?
Big Chef of Buxton was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Big Chef of Buxton?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Chef of Buxton compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 835 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Big Chef of Buxton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Big Chef of Buxton 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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