Slug and Lettuce food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Slug and Lettuce 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 4 January 2024, more than 2 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: Heron House, 11-12 Albert Square, Manchester, M2 5HD
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Slug and Lettuce 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% | ← Slug and Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Slug and Lettuce 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 Slug and Lettuce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 10 Tib Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
Questions about Slug and Lettuce
What is Slug and Lettuce's food hygiene rating?
Slug and Lettuce has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 4 January 2024.
Is Slug and Lettuce 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 Slug and Lettuce last inspected?
Slug and Lettuce was last inspected on 4 January 2024, more than 2 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 Slug and Lettuce?
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 Slug and Lettuce compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Slug and Lettuce is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Slug and Lettuce 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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