Jays Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Jays Convenience 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 12 May 2025, 14 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: 299-303 Littleton Road, Salford, M7 3TA
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Jays Convenience 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% | ← Jays Convenience | |
| 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 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 Jays Convenience 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 Jays Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy - Salford Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Accessory World GG Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Amh Brands Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Amazonia bar & grill ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Armella Wholesale Food Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2023 |
Questions about Jays Convenience
What is Jays Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Jays Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Jays Convenience 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 Jays Convenience last inspected?
Jays Convenience was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Jays Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Jays Convenience compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Jays Convenience holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Jays Convenience 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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