Ancoats General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Ancoats General Store 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 24 May 2016, more than 10 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: 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Ancoats General Store among the 3,683 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← Ancoats General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Ancoats General Store 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 Ancoats General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Ancoats Deli Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Ancoats General Store
What is Ancoats General Store's food hygiene rating?
Ancoats General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 24 May 2016.
Is Ancoats General Store 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 Ancoats General Store last inspected?
Ancoats General Store was last inspected on 24 May 2016, more than 10 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 Ancoats General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ancoats General Store compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Ancoats General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Ancoats General Store 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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