John and Rita's Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
John and Rita's Convenience Store 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 25 February 2025, 16 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: 352-354 Worsley Road, Eccles, M30 8JA
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so John and Rita's Convenience Store 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% | ← John and Rita's Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 John and Rita's Convenience Store 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 John and Rita's Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder brook P R U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Beech Street Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Brunchville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about John and Rita's Convenience Store
What is John and Rita's Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
John and Rita's Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 25 February 2025.
Is John and Rita's Convenience Store 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 John and Rita's Convenience Store last inspected?
John and Rita's Convenience Store was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 John and Rita's Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John and Rita's Convenience Store compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while John and Rita's Convenience Store holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects John and Rita's Convenience Store 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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