The Cave Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
The Cave 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: The Cave Cafe was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1a Fairfield Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7DJ
How it compares in High Peak
That puts The Cave 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% | ← The Cave 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Cave 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 The Cave Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&A sweet treats LTD Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Buxton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Buxton Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Lomas Foods Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Devonshire Place Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Bistro Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about The Cave Cafe
What is The Cave Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cave Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 25 June 2026.
Is The Cave 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 The Cave Cafe last inspected?
The Cave Cafe was last inspected on 25 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 The Cave Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cave 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 The Cave Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Cave 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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