Shotgun Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
Shotgun Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2024, 23 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: within Shooting Range, Grange Road, Eccles, M30 8JW
How it compares in Salford
That puts Shotgun Cafe 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% | ← Shotgun Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shotgun Cafe 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 Shotgun Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Cafe 55 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Alder brook P R U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Cleavley Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Bridgewater Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Barton Moss Children's Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Barton Moss Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Shotgun Cafe
What is Shotgun Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Shotgun Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 26 July 2024.
Is Shotgun Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shotgun Cafe last inspected?
Shotgun Cafe was last inspected on 26 July 2024, 23 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 Shotgun Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shotgun Cafe compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Shotgun Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Shotgun Cafe 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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