Lily's Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Lily's Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Manchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Manchester ratings →
Address: Unit A Ground Floor Chorlton Plaza, 102 Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9SZ
How this rating has changed
Lily's Deli was re-inspected on 15 May 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Lily's Deli among the 3,693 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 | 3,693 | 71% | ← Lily's Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 856 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 381 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 112 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 119 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,249 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 Lily's Deli 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 Lily's Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Abbotsford Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Lily's Deli
What is Lily's Deli's food hygiene rating?
Lily's Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Lily's Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lily's Deli last inspected?
Lily's Deli was last inspected on 15 May 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 Lily's Deli?
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 Lily's Deli compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,174 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Lily's Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Lily's Deli 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Lily's Deli is one of 15 rated food businesses in Chorlton. See every hygiene rating in Chorlton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.manchester.gov.uk
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