African Food Market food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Manchester
African Food Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: F9 New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East, Manchester, M11 2WW
How it compares in Manchester
That puts African Food Market 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% | ← African Food Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 African Food Market 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 African Food Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Al Massar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| All Saints Primary School also T/as Taylorshaw School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Across Ummah CIC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Al's Clearance Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
Questions about African Food Market
What is African Food Market's food hygiene rating?
African Food Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 12 March 2025.
Is African Food Market 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was African Food Market last inspected?
African Food Market was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 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 African Food Market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does African Food Market compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and African Food Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects African Food Market 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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