Hot Potato food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Hot Potato 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 9 June 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: Unit 2 University of Manchester Students Union Steve Biko Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Hot Potato 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% | ← Hot Potato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 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 Very 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 Hot Potato 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 Hot Potato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532 Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Alan Gilbert Learning Commons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2018 |
| ACCG - The Claremont Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Afghan Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Abu Mazen Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
Questions about Hot Potato
What is Hot Potato's food hygiene rating?
Hot Potato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Hot Potato 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 Hot Potato last inspected?
Hot Potato was last inspected on 9 June 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 Hot Potato?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Potato compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Potato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Hot Potato 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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