Over The Bridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Over The Bridge 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 30 May 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: 1 Alderman Square, Manchester, M12 6WF
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Over The Bridge 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% | ← Over The Bridge | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Over The Bridge 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 Over The Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Grams Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| 961 Flavours LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Al's Clearance Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Ancoats Doughboy Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
Questions about Over The Bridge
What is Over The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Over The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Over The Bridge 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 Over The Bridge last inspected?
Over The Bridge was last inspected on 30 May 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 Over The Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Over The Bridge compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Over The Bridge holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Over The Bridge 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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