Dessert Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Dessert Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
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: 263 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 7PS
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Dessert Stop among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← Dessert Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Dessert Stop 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 Dessert Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Doughboy Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Ancoats Deli Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Advanced Global Productions also T/as WeeklyDeals4Less Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Ancoats General Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2016 |
Questions about Dessert Stop
What is Dessert Stop's food hygiene rating?
Dessert Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Dessert Stop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dessert Stop last inspected?
Dessert Stop was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months 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 Dessert Stop?
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 Dessert Stop compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Dessert Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Dessert Stop 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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