The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · High Peak
The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 28 January 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Brown Edge Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7BR
How it compares in High Peak
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 831 rated places in High Peak score this low, about one in 119. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Hollin Knowle Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Devonshire Place Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Buxton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bright Opportunities @ St Peters Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Buffet Angels Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Balcony Cafe - University of Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Harpur's Bistro @ University of Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre
What is The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by High Peak Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre last inspected?
The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects The Manc Chef @ Thomas Fields Care Centre 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at High Peak, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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