Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) 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 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Mill Lane, Hulme End, Buxton, SK17 0HJ
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) 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 Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartington Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Bank House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Devonshire Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Village Stores Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Charles Cotton Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 July 2025 |
| Fatbuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2018 |
| J & M Catering Mobile caterer | 158 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events)
What is Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events)'s food hygiene rating?
Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) 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 Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) last inspected?
Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) 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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