Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre 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 20 April 2023, more than 3 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: within Visitor Centre Clifton Country Park, Clifton House Road, Swinton, M27 6NG
How it compares in Salford
That puts Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre 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% | ← Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 376 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 218 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 Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre 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 Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Atlantic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Buns And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Pendlebury Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Big Baps and Little Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
Questions about Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe
What is Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 20 April 2023.
Is Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre 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 Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe last inspected?
Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe was last inspected on 20 April 2023, more than 3 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 Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe?
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 Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,879 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre 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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