Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tameside
Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Fir Trees, Gorse Hall Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5HN
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One 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 Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Broadbent Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| B V Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One
What is Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One's food hygiene rating?
Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One last inspected?
Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Fir Trees Care Centre-HC-One 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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