African Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
African Grocers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 September 2025, 10 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: 85 Raven Way, Salford, M6 5HT
How it compares in Salford
That puts African Grocers 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% | ← African Grocers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 215 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 African Grocers 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 African Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Aqtaz Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy - Salford Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about African Grocers
What is African Grocers's food hygiene rating?
African Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 1 September 2025.
Is African Grocers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was African Grocers last inspected?
African Grocers was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 African Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 African Grocers compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,881 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and African Grocers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects African Grocers 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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