Players food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Players 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 1 November 2022, 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: 60 Bury Old Road, Manchester, M8 5BN
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Players 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% | ← Players | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Players 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 Players, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armour Care Services Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Aby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2017 |
| Abraham Moss High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Acorn Grove Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Asda Express PFS Shirley Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Players
What is Players's food hygiene rating?
Players has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 1 November 2022.
Is Players 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 Players last inspected?
Players was last inspected on 1 November 2022, 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 Players?
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 Players compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Players is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Players 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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