The Chatterbox Project Blackley food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
The Chatterbox Project Blackley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 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: St Marks Church, 70 Booth Hall Road, Manchester, M9 7BL
How it compares in Manchester
That puts The Chatterbox Project Blackley 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% | ← The Chatterbox Project Blackley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Chatterbox Project Blackley 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 Chatterbox Project Blackley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine4care Services Ltd Other catering premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Blackley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| B & S Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| bay.bay.bake Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Alkrington Pre School @ St Michaels Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Blackstone Catering Co Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Allendale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Blackley Premier Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Chatterbox Project Blackley
What is The Chatterbox Project Blackley's food hygiene rating?
The Chatterbox Project Blackley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 25 September 2024.
Is The Chatterbox Project Blackley 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chatterbox Project Blackley last inspected?
The Chatterbox Project Blackley was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 The Chatterbox Project Blackley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chatterbox Project Blackley compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Chatterbox Project Blackley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Chatterbox Project Blackley 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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