Katsu Dojo; Area 51 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Salford
Katsu Dojo; Area 51 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit E, 32-34 Duncan Street, Salford, M5 3SQ
How it compares in Salford
That puts Katsu Dojo; Area 51 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% | ← Katsu Dojo; Area 51 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Katsu Dojo; Area 51 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 Katsu Dojo; Area 51, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Alberts Shed Dukes Grill also T/as Dukes 92 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Aloha Poke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Anchorage Convenience Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Katsu Dojo; Area 51
What is Katsu Dojo; Area 51's food hygiene rating?
Katsu Dojo; Area 51 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Katsu Dojo; Area 51 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Katsu Dojo; Area 51 last inspected?
Katsu Dojo; Area 51 was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Katsu Dojo; Area 51?
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 Katsu Dojo; Area 51 compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Katsu Dojo; Area 51 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Katsu Dojo; Area 51 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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