True Choice Produce Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
True Choice Produce Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 February 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: F31 New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East, Manchester, M11 2WW
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so True Choice Produce Ltd sits behind roughly 4,536 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← True Choice Produce Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 True Choice Produce Ltd 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 True Choice Produce Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Al Massar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| All Saints Primary School also T/as Taylorshaw School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Across Ummah CIC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Al's Clearance Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
Questions about True Choice Produce Ltd
What is True Choice Produce Ltd's food hygiene rating?
True Choice Produce Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 7 February 2024.
Is True Choice Produce Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was True Choice Produce Ltd last inspected?
True Choice Produce Ltd was last inspected on 7 February 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 True Choice Produce Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does True Choice Produce Ltd compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while True Choice Produce Ltd holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects True Choice Produce Ltd 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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