Blackfriars Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Blackfriars Off Licence 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 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: 57-59 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7DB
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Blackfriars Off Licence 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% | ← Blackfriars Off Licence | |
| 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 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 Blackfriars Off Licence 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 Blackfriars Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Acid Rain Productions Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Anand Shine M/cr Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Arcane Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Al Maidah Restaurant & Banquet Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Blackfriars Off Licence
What is Blackfriars Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Blackfriars Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Blackfriars Off Licence 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 Blackfriars Off Licence last inspected?
Blackfriars Off Licence was last inspected on 24 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 Blackfriars Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Blackfriars Off Licence compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Blackfriars Off Licence holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Blackfriars Off Licence 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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