The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: 314 Moston Lane Manchester M40 9WB, 314 Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 9WB
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza sits behind roughly 4,536 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza 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 Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adella's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2012 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Asda Petrol Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2016 |
| Alpine4care Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Alliance Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2014 |
| Allendale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| African voice in Moston Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
Questions about The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza
What is The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza's food hygiene rating?
The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 1 April 2026.
Is The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza last inspected?
The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 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 Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza 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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