Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · High Peak
Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox was inspected on 24 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in High Peak score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all High Peak ratings →
Address: Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH
How this rating has changed
Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox was re-inspected on 24 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in High Peak
That puts Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox among the 740 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 | 740 | 89% | ← Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 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 Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox 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 Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox, 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 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 | 25 August 2026 |
| Hawthorns Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| 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 Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox
What is Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 24 July 2026.
Is Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox last inspected?
Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox was last inspected on 24 July 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 Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox?
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 Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 835 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Cafe at the Cavern - Horsebox 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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