The Flower Stop at Bridgewater food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Salford
The Flower Stop at Bridgewater holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
How it compares in Salford
That puts The Flower Stop at Bridgewater 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% | ← The Flower Stop at Bridgewater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Flower Stop at Bridgewater 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.
Questions about The Flower Stop at Bridgewater
What is The Flower Stop at Bridgewater's food hygiene rating?
The Flower Stop at Bridgewater has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 1 December 2023.
Is The Flower Stop at Bridgewater 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Flower Stop at Bridgewater last inspected?
The Flower Stop at Bridgewater was last inspected on 1 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Flower Stop at Bridgewater?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flower Stop at Bridgewater compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and The Flower Stop at Bridgewater is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects The Flower Stop at Bridgewater 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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