Circus Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Circus Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2012, more than 14 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: 86 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4GX
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Circus Tavern 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% | ← Circus Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Circus Tavern 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 Circus Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| 10 Tib Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Circus Tavern
What is Circus Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Circus Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 19 March 2012.
Is Circus Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Circus Tavern last inspected?
Circus Tavern was last inspected on 19 March 2012, more than 14 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 Circus Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Circus Tavern compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Circus Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Circus Tavern 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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