Whit Lane Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Whit Lane Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 October 2017, more than 8 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: 3 Concord Place, Salford, M6 6SJ
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Whit Lane Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Whit Lane Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Whit Lane Convenience Store 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 Whit Lane Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy - Salford Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Whit Lane Convenience Store
What is Whit Lane Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Whit Lane Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 24 October 2017.
Is Whit Lane Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whit Lane Convenience Store last inspected?
Whit Lane Convenience Store was last inspected on 24 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whit Lane Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Whit Lane Convenience Store compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Whit Lane Convenience Store holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Whit Lane Convenience Store 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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