Chorlton Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Chorlton Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 19 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: 59-61 Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9PW
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Chorlton Food Store 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% | ← Chorlton Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chorlton Food Store 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 Chorlton Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Annies Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Abbotsford Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
Questions about Chorlton Food Store
What is Chorlton Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Chorlton Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Chorlton Food Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chorlton Food Store last inspected?
Chorlton Food Store was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 Chorlton Food Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chorlton Food Store compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Chorlton Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Chorlton Food Store 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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