Fig and Sparrow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Fig and Sparrow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 18 April 2025, 14 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: 20 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Fig and Sparrow 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 | 853 | 16% | ← Fig and Sparrow | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Fig and Sparrow 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 Fig and Sparrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Ancoats General Store Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2016 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
Questions about Fig and Sparrow
What is Fig and Sparrow's food hygiene rating?
Fig and Sparrow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 18 April 2025.
Is Fig and Sparrow 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fig and Sparrow last inspected?
Fig and Sparrow was last inspected on 18 April 2025, 14 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 Fig and Sparrow?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fig and Sparrow compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Fig and Sparrow holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Fig and Sparrow 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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