Texaco Gorton Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Texaco Gorton Service Station 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 9 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: Thornbury Way, Manchester, M18 8HE
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Texaco Gorton Service Station 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% | ← Texaco Gorton Service Station | |
| 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 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 Texaco Gorton 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 Texaco Gorton Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Across Ummah CIC Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| All Saints Primary School also T/as Taylorshaw School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Amelia Food UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Asda Longsight Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| A1 Pound Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2014 |
Questions about Texaco Gorton Service Station
What is Texaco Gorton Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Texaco Gorton Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Texaco Gorton Service Station 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 Texaco Gorton Service Station last inspected?
Texaco Gorton Service Station was last inspected on 9 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 Texaco Gorton Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Texaco Gorton Service Station compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Texaco Gorton Service Station holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Texaco Gorton 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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