Burnage Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Burnage Superstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 6 July 2024, 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.
Address: 85-87 Burnage Lane, Manchester, M19 2WN
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Burnage Superstore sits behind roughly 4,536 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← Burnage Superstore | |
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 Burnage Superstore 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 Burnage Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacias Community Primary School School/college/university | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Alma Park Kids Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2022 |
| Apple Blossom Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Anatolian Cuisine Handmade Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Arabian Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| ACE Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Burnage Superstore
What is Burnage Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Burnage Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 6 July 2024.
Is Burnage Superstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Burnage Superstore last inspected?
Burnage Superstore was last inspected on 6 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Burnage Superstore?
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 Burnage Superstore compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Burnage Superstore holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Burnage Superstore 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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