Espresso Lab Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Espresso Lab Cafe 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 18 May 2022, more than 4 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: 555 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4GJ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Espresso Lab Cafe 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% | ← Espresso Lab Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Espresso Lab Cafe 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 Espresso Lab Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Arabian Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Azzuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Artisan Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Albert's Didsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Barlow RC High School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Wilbraham Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Espresso Lab Cafe
What is Espresso Lab Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Espresso Lab Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 18 May 2022.
Is Espresso Lab Cafe 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 Espresso Lab Cafe last inspected?
Espresso Lab Cafe was last inspected on 18 May 2022, more than 4 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 Espresso Lab Cafe?
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 Espresso Lab Cafe compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Espresso Lab Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Espresso Lab Cafe 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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