The Serpentine food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
The Serpentine 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: 4 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AZ
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Serpentine 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 Serpentine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Serpentine 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 Serpentine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Masonic Hall Ltd (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| La Brasserie de la Cour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Lone Star Tex-Mex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Buxton Crescent Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Axe Edge Bars @ Pavilion Gardens Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Grosvenor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2020 |
| Cavendish Kitchen & Buxton Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Beer and Bean Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
Questions about The Serpentine
What is The Serpentine's food hygiene rating?
The Serpentine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Serpentine 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 Serpentine last inspected?
The Serpentine was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Serpentine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Serpentine 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 Serpentine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Serpentine 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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