Empire food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Empire 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
This is a fresh result: Empire was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 60-64 High Street West, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8BH
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Empire 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% | ← Empire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Empire 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 Empire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glossop RVS Lunch Club @ Central Methodist Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Canella Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Botella Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Almanac Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| J W Mettrick And Son Ltd. Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Martins Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Empire
What is Empire's food hygiene rating?
Empire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Empire 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 Empire last inspected?
Empire was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Empire?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Empire compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Empire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Empire 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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Empire is one of 212 rated food businesses in Glossop. See every hygiene rating in Glossop →
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