Bridge and Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
Bridge and Barrel 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
This is a fresh result: Bridge and Barrel was inspected on 21 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7HT
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Bridge and Barrel 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% | ← Bridge and Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bridge and Barrel 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 Bridge and Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches Together in Whaley Bridge Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Edwin Wild & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bridge 42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Pizza Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Ikram Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Al-Madina Indian takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Bridge and Barrel
What is Bridge and Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Bridge and Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 21 June 2026.
Is Bridge and Barrel 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 Bridge and Barrel last inspected?
Bridge and Barrel was last inspected on 21 June 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 Bridge and Barrel?
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 Bridge and Barrel compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge and Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Bridge and Barrel 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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