The Duke food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
The Duke 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 8 December 2025, 7 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: 123 St Johns Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6UR
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Duke 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 Duke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Duke 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 Duke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage Village Stores Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Burbage Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Burbage Primary School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Cavendish Views Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Buxton Community School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Lakeside Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Argyle Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Day Zero Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
Questions about The Duke
What is The Duke's food hygiene rating?
The Duke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 8 December 2025.
Is The Duke 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 The Duke last inspected?
The Duke was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 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 Duke?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Duke 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 Duke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Duke 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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