Little Buddha food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Salford
Little Buddha holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: 184 Folly Lane, Swinton, M27 0DD
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Buddha sits behind roughly 1,599 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ← Little Buddha | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Little Buddha 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 Little Buddha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Brunchville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Branwood Prep School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Brackley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2014 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Arden Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Buddha
What is Little Buddha's food hygiene rating?
Little Buddha has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Salford Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Little Buddha safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Little Buddha last inspected?
Little Buddha was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Little Buddha?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Buddha compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Little Buddha holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Little Buddha 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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