The Blues Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
The Blues Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 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: 13 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HN
How it compares in Manchester
That puts The Blues Kitchen 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% | ← The Blues Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Blues Kitchen 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 Blues Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Acai And The Tribe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| 53two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2021 |
Questions about The Blues Kitchen
What is The Blues Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Blues Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 22 March 2023.
Is The Blues Kitchen 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blues Kitchen last inspected?
The Blues Kitchen was last inspected on 22 March 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 The Blues Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Blues Kitchen compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Blues Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Blues Kitchen 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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