KP Hill Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
KP Hill Service Station 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 19 June 2013, more than 13 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: 355 Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 8WQ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts KP Hill Service Station 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% | ← KP Hill Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 KP Hill Service Station 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 KP Hill Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie's Cafe Munchies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aryans Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Argos Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2018 |
| Blackley Super Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bowker Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| BearNecessities Childcare Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| A & C Booth Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Blackley Premier Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about KP Hill Service Station
What is KP Hill Service Station's food hygiene rating?
KP Hill Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 19 June 2013.
Is KP Hill Service Station 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 KP Hill Service Station last inspected?
KP Hill Service Station was last inspected on 19 June 2013, more than 13 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 KP Hill Service Station?
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 KP Hill Service Station compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and KP Hill Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects KP Hill Service Station 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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