Why Not? Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
Why Not? 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 13 October 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: 29 Leigh Road, Worsley, M28 1HP
How it compares in Salford
That puts Why Not? Cafe among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← Why Not? Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Why Not? 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 Why Not? Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal and Cotton Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Buffalo Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Cafe 55 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Countess Of Bridgewater Passenger Boat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Amans Worsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Beehive Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
Questions about Why Not? Cafe
What is Why Not? Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Why Not? Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Why Not? 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 Why Not? Cafe last inspected?
Why Not? Cafe was last inspected on 13 October 2023, more than 2 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 Why Not? Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Why Not? Cafe compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Why Not? Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Why Not? 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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