The Old Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
The Old Sun Inn 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: The Old Sun Inn was inspected on 6 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 33 High Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6HA
How this rating has changed
The Old Sun Inn was re-inspected on 6 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 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 The Old Sun Inn 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 Old Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Sun Inn 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 Old Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Cheese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| BB's Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| High Street News Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Day Zero Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Lucky Lotus Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| King Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Big Chef of Buxton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about The Old Sun Inn
What is The Old Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 6 July 2026.
Is The Old Sun Inn 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 The Old Sun Inn last inspected?
The Old Sun Inn was last inspected on 6 July 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 Old Sun Inn?
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 The Old Sun Inn 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 Old Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Old Sun Inn 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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