Raft food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Raft 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 6 October 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: Raft Tower 12, 18-22 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BZ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Raft 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% | ← Raft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Raft 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 Raft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| 96 degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
Questions about Raft
What is Raft's food hygiene rating?
Raft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 6 October 2024.
Is Raft 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 Raft last inspected?
Raft was last inspected on 6 October 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 Raft?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Raft compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Raft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Raft 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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