The Moorland Cafe Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Moorland Cafe Ltd 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
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Market Place, Longnor, Buxton, SK17 0NT
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Moorland Cafe Ltd among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← The Moorland Cafe Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 The Moorland Cafe Ltd 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 Moorland Cafe Ltd, 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 |
| Longnor General Store Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 January 2018 |
| 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 The Moorland Cafe Ltd
What is The Moorland Cafe Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Moorland Cafe Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 31 October 2024.
Is The Moorland Cafe Ltd 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 The Moorland Cafe Ltd last inspected?
The Moorland Cafe Ltd was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months 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 The Moorland Cafe Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Moorland Cafe Ltd compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and The Moorland Cafe Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Moorland Cafe Ltd 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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