Fuel Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Fuel Cafe Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 448 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BW
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Fuel Cafe Bar sits behind roughly 4,536 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← Fuel Cafe Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fuel Cafe Bar 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 Fuel Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Arabian Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Wilbraham Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Azzuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Ashburne Hall Lodge Halls of Residence Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Fuel Cafe Bar
What is Fuel Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
Fuel Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Fuel Cafe Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fuel Cafe Bar last inspected?
Fuel Cafe Bar was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months 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 Fuel Cafe Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fuel Cafe Bar compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Fuel Cafe Bar holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Fuel Cafe Bar 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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