The Cracken food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
The Cracken 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 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Green Lane, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6AA
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Cracken 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% | ← The Cracken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cracken 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 Cracken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Chinley Co-op and Community Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Chinley Convenience (Londis) Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Chippy of Chinley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Henshall Butchers Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Chinley Bar & Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2021 |
| Alderbrook Day Opportunities and Peak School School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Chinley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cracken
What is The Cracken's food hygiene rating?
The Cracken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 4 December 2024.
Is The Cracken 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 The Cracken last inspected?
The Cracken was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Cracken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Cracken compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and The Cracken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Cracken 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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