Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Peak
Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: Unnamed Road From Junction Upp, Tunstead, Buxton Derbyshire, SK17 8TG
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen sits behind roughly 736 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen 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 Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Dale Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Buxton & High Peak Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Nineteenth Hole Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bright Opportunities Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Minnie Me & Little Rascals Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Katy's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Country Care Childrens Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Fairfield Endowed Junior School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen
What is Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by High Peak Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen last inspected?
Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen 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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