The Starter Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
The Starter Box holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 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: 58-60 Higher Ardwick, Manchester, M12 6DA
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Starter Box sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ← The Starter Box | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Starter Box 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 The Starter Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| 30 Grams Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| 961 Flavours LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| 532 Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Alan Gilbert Learning Commons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
Questions about The Starter Box
What is The Starter Box's food hygiene rating?
The Starter Box has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 12 September 2025.
Is The Starter Box safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Starter Box last inspected?
The Starter Box was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 The Starter Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Starter Box compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Starter Box holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Starter Box 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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