The Fitzgerald food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
The Fitzgerald holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 29 June 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: 11 Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DB
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fitzgerald sits behind roughly 4,535 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← The Fitzgerald | |
| 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 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 The Fitzgerald 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 The Fitzgerald, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
Questions about The Fitzgerald
What is The Fitzgerald's food hygiene rating?
The Fitzgerald has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 29 June 2024.
Is The Fitzgerald safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Fitzgerald last inspected?
The Fitzgerald was last inspected on 29 June 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 The Fitzgerald?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Fitzgerald compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Fitzgerald holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Fitzgerald 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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