Mooch food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · High Peak
Mooch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 2 Market Street, Hayfield, High Peak, SK22 2EP
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Mooch 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% | ← Mooch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mooch 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 Mooch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pack Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Pickerings Petals & Produce Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Colosseo Italian Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Village Store Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Village Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| J. Kemp Butchers Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Mooch
What is Mooch's food hygiene rating?
Mooch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Mooch 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mooch last inspected?
Mooch was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Mooch?
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 Mooch compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Mooch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Mooch 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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