Drum & Monkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
Drum & Monkey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 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: 62 Chapel Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7LB
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Drum & Monkey 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% | ← Drum & Monkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Drum & Monkey 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 Drum & Monkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill 13 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Bridge Nursery Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Frydays Cod & Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Metagenics UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| The Cock Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2026 |
| Bridgemont Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Whaley Bridge After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Whaley Bridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Drum & Monkey
What is Drum & Monkey's food hygiene rating?
Drum & Monkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Drum & Monkey 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drum & Monkey last inspected?
Drum & Monkey was last inspected on 13 November 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 Drum & Monkey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Drum & Monkey compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Drum & Monkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Drum & Monkey 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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