Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · High Peak
Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: 75 Leek Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6UF
How it compares in High Peak
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 831 rated places in High Peak score this low, about one in 119. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Burbage Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Burbage Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Buxton Community School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Cavendish Views Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Argyle Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO)
What is Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO)'s food hygiene rating?
Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by High Peak Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) last inspected?
Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Rockbay Sevice Station (MURCO) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at High Peak, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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