The Water Tank Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
The Water Tank Cafe 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 21 November 2024, 19 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: Oxfam Superstore Manchester Fort Retail Park, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8EP
How it compares in Manchester
That puts The Water Tank Cafe among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← The Water Tank Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Water Tank Cafe 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 Water Tank Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&bonlinenutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Advanced Global Productions also T/as WeeklyDeals4Less Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Al-Araby Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Alex22 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Arc Hive Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| Al Maidah Restaurant & Banquet Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amazonia bar & grill ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Anand Shine M/cr Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about The Water Tank Cafe
What is The Water Tank Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Water Tank Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Water Tank Cafe 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 Water Tank Cafe last inspected?
The Water Tank Cafe was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months 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 The Water Tank Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Water Tank Cafe compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Water Tank Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Water Tank Cafe 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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