Walkden Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Walkden Minimarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 May 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: 126 Manchester Road East, Little Hulton, M38 9LQ
How it compares in Salford
That puts Walkden Minimarket 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% | ← Walkden Minimarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 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 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 Walkden Minimarket 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 Walkden Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Happy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2015 |
| Bridgewater Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Chartwells at Lowry Academy School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| 2UFood Trucks Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Atlas Four Ltd T/A Seven Yays Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Brierley Community Hub and Cafe Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
Questions about Walkden Minimarket
What is Walkden Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
Walkden Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Walkden Minimarket 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walkden Minimarket last inspected?
Walkden Minimarket was last inspected on 31 May 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 Walkden Minimarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walkden Minimarket compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Walkden Minimarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Walkden Minimarket 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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