Marco Reas Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Manchester
Marco Reas Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 March 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 1 Ashburys Business Park, Gorton Road, Manchester, M12 5DA
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Marco Reas Ice Cream 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% | ← Marco Reas Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 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 Marco Reas Ice Cream 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 Marco Reas Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Massar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Al's Clearance Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| All Saints Primary School also T/as Taylorshaw School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| 30 Grams Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| 961 Flavours LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Marco Reas Ice Cream
What is Marco Reas Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Marco Reas Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 1 March 2023.
Is Marco Reas Ice Cream 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marco Reas Ice Cream last inspected?
Marco Reas Ice Cream was last inspected on 1 March 2023, more than 3 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 Marco Reas Ice Cream?
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 Marco Reas Ice Cream compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Marco Reas Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Marco Reas Ice Cream 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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