First Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
First Wok holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 June 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: 361 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 7FZ
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so First Wok 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% | ← First Wok | |
| 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 First Wok 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 First Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Barlow Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bar San Juan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Barok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Annies Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Bar 4 Eighty Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ashley House Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about First Wok
What is First Wok's food hygiene rating?
First Wok has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 25 June 2025.
Is First Wok 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Wok last inspected?
First Wok was last inspected on 25 June 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 First Wok?
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 First Wok compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while First Wok holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects First Wok 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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