The Tootal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Salford
The Tootal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: 42 Tootal Road, Salford, M5 5FR
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tootal 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% | ← The Tootal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Tootal 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 The Tootal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARUN Stores Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2017 |
| Ashley Brook Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2017 |
| Arbour Academy School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Arden Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aqtaz Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| African Grocers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Tootal
What is The Tootal's food hygiene rating?
The Tootal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Tootal 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tootal last inspected?
The Tootal was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 The Tootal?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tootal compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while The Tootal holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects The Tootal 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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