6,598 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Manchester are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 6,598 registered food businesses for Manchester. Of these, 5,252 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 149 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ghurabi Cafe | M14 4TS | 0 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Butties R Us | M19 3HH | 0 | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Events by Velvet | M1 3HE | 0 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Habesha Restaurant & Bar | M1 3LZ | 0 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Harris Halal Meat | M8 9LS | 0 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Island Lounge | M21 7SA | 0 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| La Bandera | M2 6EQ | 0 | Aug 03, 2026 |
| New Lahori Grill & Tawa | M19 3BS | 0 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| NYK also T/as New York Crispy Chicken | M14 5AP | 0 | Aug 03, 2026 |
| Senami Bakery Ltd | M40 9NR | 0 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| SikkySuyaSpot | M40 9NB | 0 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Sultan Taste | M8 8HW | 0 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 786 Bishmillah biryani | M19 3AG | 1 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| A & T FISHMONGER | M13 0TA | 1 | Mar 05, 2025 |
| AB Afro Caribbean Food Store | M14 4RL | 1 | Mar 03, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 3,746 food businesses in Manchester with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Manchester depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.