Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre 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: Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Buxton Road, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WP
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre 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% | ← Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre 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 Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mootiful Milk Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Cafe on the Cliff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Three Roofs cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bulls Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Four Monkeys Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Rose Cottage Cafe and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Tillys Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Ye Olde Nags Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre
What is Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre's food hygiene rating?
Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre 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 Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre last inspected?
Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Castleton Kitchen @ Castelton Visitor Centre 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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