Rajas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Rajas 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 October 2024, 20 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: 116 Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FA
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Rajas 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% | ← Rajas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rajas 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 Rajas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Care Home Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Alexandra Park Childrens Learning Community Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Amaryllis Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| ANS Groceries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2017 |
| A & A News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Abu Mazen Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Rajas
What is Rajas's food hygiene rating?
Rajas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Rajas 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 Rajas last inspected?
Rajas was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 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 Rajas?
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 Rajas compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Rajas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Rajas 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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