Retro Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Retro Express 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 6 March 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: 423-425 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 9UQ
How it compares in Salford
That puts Retro Express 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% | ← Retro Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Retro Express 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 Retro Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Auntie Stephs Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2016 |
| Chatsworth Multi Acadamy Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Asda Swinton Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Retro Express
What is Retro Express's food hygiene rating?
Retro Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Retro Express 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 Retro Express last inspected?
Retro Express was last inspected on 6 March 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 Retro Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Retro Express compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Retro Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Retro Express 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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