The Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
The Garden holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 4 April 2024, 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: 159-161 Monton Road, Eccles, M30 9GS
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Garden 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% | ← The Garden | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Garden 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 The Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Branwood Prep School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Garden
What is The Garden's food hygiene rating?
The Garden has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 4 April 2024.
Is The Garden 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garden last inspected?
The Garden was last inspected on 4 April 2024, 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 The Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garden compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while The Garden holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects The Garden 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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