Bagel Factory food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Bagel Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: 4 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Bagel Factory 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% | ← Bagel Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bagel Factory 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 Bagel Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
| Acai And The Tribe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Bagel Factory
What is Bagel Factory's food hygiene rating?
Bagel Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Bagel Factory 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bagel Factory last inspected?
Bagel Factory was last inspected on 4 July 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 Bagel Factory?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bagel Factory compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Bagel Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Bagel Factory 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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