The Village Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
The Village Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 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: 39 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LY
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Shop 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 | 853 | 16% | ← The Village Shop | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Village Shop 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 The Village Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about The Village Shop
What is The Village Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Village Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 8 March 2012.
Is The Village Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Shop last inspected?
The Village Shop was last inspected on 8 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 The Village Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Shop compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Village Shop holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Village Shop 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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