Black Sheep Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Black Sheep Coffee holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 February 2023, more than 3 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: 2 St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3AA
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Sheep Coffee sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← Black Sheep Coffee | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Black Sheep Coffee 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 Black Sheep Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 10 Tib Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about Black Sheep Coffee
What is Black Sheep Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Black Sheep Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 7 February 2023.
Is Black Sheep Coffee safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Sheep Coffee last inspected?
Black Sheep Coffee was last inspected on 7 February 2023, more than 3 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 Black Sheep Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Black Sheep Coffee compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Black Sheep Coffee holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Black Sheep Coffee 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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