MFG Newton Heath Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
MFG Newton Heath Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2017, more than 9 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: St Mary's Road, Manchester, M40 3AR
How it compares in Manchester
That puts MFG Newton Heath Service Station 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% | ← MFG Newton Heath Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 MFG Newton Heath Service Station 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 MFG Newton Heath Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| All Saints CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Adella's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about MFG Newton Heath Service Station
What is MFG Newton Heath Service Station's food hygiene rating?
MFG Newton Heath Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 20 January 2017.
Is MFG Newton Heath Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MFG Newton Heath Service Station last inspected?
MFG Newton Heath Service Station was last inspected on 20 January 2017, more than 9 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 MFG Newton Heath Service Station?
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 MFG Newton Heath Service Station compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and MFG Newton Heath Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects MFG Newton Heath Service Station 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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