Simply Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Simply Local 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 1 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: 360 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 9LS
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply Local 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 | 852 | 16% | ← Simply Local | |
| 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 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 Simply Local 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 Simply Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Grove Nursery Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Abraham Moss High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Armour Care Services Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Aby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Alex22 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2017 |
Questions about Simply Local
What is Simply Local's food hygiene rating?
Simply Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 1 June 2023.
Is Simply Local 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 Simply Local last inspected?
Simply Local was last inspected on 1 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 Simply Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Local compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Simply Local holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Simply Local 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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