Black Salt food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Black Salt 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 51a Market Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6LF
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Black Salt 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% | ← Black Salt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Salt 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 Black Salt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Essie Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bright Opportunities CIC Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Happy Hearts Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cheshire Cheese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Eat at No 5 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| BB's Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Lucky Lotus Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Black Salt
What is Black Salt's food hygiene rating?
Black Salt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Black Salt 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 Black Salt last inspected?
Black Salt was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Black Salt?
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 Black Salt compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Black Salt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Black Salt 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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