Barlow Moor Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Barlow Moor 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 6 September 2022, 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: 156 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2XQ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Barlow Moor 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% | ← Barlow Moor Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 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 Barlow Moor 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 Barlow Moor Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Moor Filling Station - Shop ONLY Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Ashley House Rest Home Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Albert's Didsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Azzuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Barlow Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Artisan Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
Questions about Barlow Moor Service Station
What is Barlow Moor Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Barlow Moor Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 6 September 2022.
Is Barlow Moor 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 Barlow Moor Service Station last inspected?
Barlow Moor Service Station was last inspected on 6 September 2022, 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 Barlow Moor 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 Barlow Moor Service Station compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Barlow Moor Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Barlow Moor 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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