Samco food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Samco holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 6 Tulketh Street Industrial Estate, Kenyon Lane, Manchester, M40 9LY
How it compares in Manchester
A 1 is rare: only 135 of 5,198 rated places in Manchester score this low, about one in 39. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ← Samco | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Samco the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Samco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adella's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2012 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Asda Petrol Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2016 |
| Alliance Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2014 |
| African voice in Moston Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
| Alpine4care Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Allendale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Samco
What is Samco's food hygiene rating?
Samco has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Manchester Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Samco safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Samco last inspected?
Samco was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months 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 Samco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Samco compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Samco holds a 1. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Samco 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Manchester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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