Essar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Essar holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Manchester Road East, Little Hulton, M38 9AW
How it compares in Salford
A 1 is rare: only 54 of 1,881 rated places in Salford score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ← Essar | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 215 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Essar the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Essar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2UFood Trucks Mobile caterer | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2015 |
| Brierley Community Hub and Cafe Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Bee Happy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Bridgewater Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Chartwells at Lowry Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Cyn's Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
Questions about Essar
What is Essar's food hygiene rating?
Essar has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Salford Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Essar safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Essar last inspected?
Essar was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months 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 Essar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essar compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,881 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Essar holds a 1. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Essar 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Salford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Essar is one of 64 rated food businesses in Little Hulton. See every hygiene rating in Little Hulton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.salford.gov.uk/envhealth.htm
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