Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Manchester
Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: First Floor Richmond House, 9-11 Richmond Grove, Manchester, M13 0LN
How this rating has changed
Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank was re-inspected on 21 May 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 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 Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank 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% | ← Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank 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 Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Al-Aqsa Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| A1 Pound Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2014 |
| Anmol Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Anson Cabin Project Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Anson Community Grocer Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| 6 Military Intelligence Battalion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| All Saints Primary School also T/as Taylorshaw School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank
What is Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank last inspected?
Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank was last inspected on 21 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 Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank?
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 Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,174 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Ardwick and Longsight Food Bank 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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