Ek's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Ek's Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 28 May 2024, more than 2 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: 177 School Lane, Manchester, M19 1GN
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Ek's Kitchen 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% | ← Ek's Kitchen | |
| 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 Very 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 Ek's Kitchen 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 Ek's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow RC High School School/college/university | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| ABM Catering @ The Woodlands Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Barlow Croft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Anchors Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Artisan Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| 0-2-5 Day Nursery (Creche) Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Ek's Kitchen
What is Ek's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ek's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 28 May 2024.
Is Ek's Kitchen 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ek's Kitchen last inspected?
Ek's Kitchen was last inspected on 28 May 2024, more than 2 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 Ek's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ek's Kitchen compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Ek's Kitchen holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Ek's Kitchen 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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