Darren's Snack Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Manchester
Darren's Snack Van holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 July 2023, more than 3 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: Infront of Amazon Building A538 Wilmslow Road, Sunbank Lane, Manchester, M90 5AA
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Darren's Snack Van 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 | 852 | 16% | ← Darren's Snack Van | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Darren's Snack Van 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 Darren's Snack Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Delta Hotels Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aether Private Terminal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Central Production Unit (Food Quarter) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Amber Alehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
Questions about Darren's Snack Van
What is Darren's Snack Van's food hygiene rating?
Darren's Snack Van has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Darren's Snack Van 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darren's Snack Van last inspected?
Darren's Snack Van was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 3 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 Darren's Snack Van?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darren's Snack Van compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Darren's Snack Van holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Darren's Snack Van 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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