Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Manchester
Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 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: Richmond House, 11 Richmond Grove, Manchester, M13 0LN
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank 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% | ← Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 & 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 & Longsight Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Al Jazeera Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank
What is Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 23 April 2024.
Is Ardwick & 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank last inspected?
Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank was last inspected on 23 April 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 Ardwick & 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 & Longsight Food Bank compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Ardwick & 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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