Wolf at the Door food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Wolf at the Door 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 2 November 2023, more than 2 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: 30-32 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1ER
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Wolf at the Door 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% | ← Wolf at the Door | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wolf at the Door 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 Wolf at the Door, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| Animaid Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Wolf at the Door
What is Wolf at the Door's food hygiene rating?
Wolf at the Door has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Wolf at the Door 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 Wolf at the Door last inspected?
Wolf at the Door was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 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 Wolf at the Door?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wolf at the Door compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Wolf at the Door is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Wolf at the Door 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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