Star Chef food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Star Chef 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 19 November 2022, more than 3 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: 61-63 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3NY
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Star Chef sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ← Star Chef | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 Star Chef 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 Star Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| 9inety6ix Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Star Chef
What is Star Chef's food hygiene rating?
Star Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 19 November 2022.
Is Star Chef 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 Star Chef last inspected?
Star Chef was last inspected on 19 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Star Chef?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star Chef compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Star Chef holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Star Chef 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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