Longnor General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Longnor General Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Market Place, Longnor, Buxton, SK17 0NT
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Longnor General Store sits behind roughly 684 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ← Longnor General Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Longnor General Store 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 Longnor General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbles Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Moorland Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Manifold Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Longnor Post Office & General Store Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2016 |
| Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Sunnyside Air B n B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | Exempt | |
| Edwards and Ward @ St Bartholomews Primary School School/college/university | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Sweetilicious Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2022 |
Questions about Longnor General Store
What is Longnor General Store's food hygiene rating?
Longnor General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 8 January 2018.
Is Longnor General Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longnor General Store last inspected?
Longnor General Store was last inspected on 8 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longnor General Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Longnor General Store compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Longnor General Store holds a 4. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Longnor General Store 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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