Manchester Sweet Corn food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Manchester
Manchester Sweet Corn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer 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 30 March 2023, more than 3 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: Piccadilly Street Food Market, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M60 1HX
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Manchester Sweet Corn sits behind roughly 4,535 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← Manchester Sweet Corn | |
| 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 Manchester Sweet Corn 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 Manchester Sweet Corn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Animaid Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
Questions about Manchester Sweet Corn
What is Manchester Sweet Corn's food hygiene rating?
Manchester Sweet Corn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Manchester Sweet Corn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer 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 Manchester Sweet Corn last inspected?
Manchester Sweet Corn was last inspected on 30 March 2023, more than 3 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 Manchester Sweet Corn?
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 Manchester Sweet Corn compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Manchester Sweet Corn holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Manchester Sweet Corn 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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