Pooles Cavern Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Pooles Cavern Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Pooles Cavern Cafe was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Pooles Cavern Cafe 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% | ← Pooles Cavern Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pooles Cavern Cafe 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 Pooles Cavern Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Community School School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Burbage Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Burbage Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Argyle Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Burbage Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Green Lane Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Fiveways Cafe and Launderette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Buxton Sausage Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Pooles Cavern Cafe
What is Pooles Cavern Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Pooles Cavern Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Pooles Cavern Cafe 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 Pooles Cavern Cafe last inspected?
Pooles Cavern Cafe was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Pooles Cavern Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pooles Cavern Cafe compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Pooles Cavern Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Pooles Cavern Cafe 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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