Seoul Plaza food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Manchester
Seoul Plaza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 39-41 Piccadily Plaza, Manchester, M1 4AJ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Seoul Plaza 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% | ← Seoul Plaza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seoul Plaza 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 Seoul Plaza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
Questions about Seoul Plaza
What is Seoul Plaza's food hygiene rating?
Seoul Plaza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Seoul Plaza 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seoul Plaza last inspected?
Seoul Plaza was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Seoul Plaza?
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 Seoul Plaza compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Seoul Plaza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Seoul Plaza 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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