Newton Heath Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Newton Heath Convenience Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 January 2024, more than 2 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: 26-32 Scotland Hall Road, Manchester, M40 2UE
How it compares in Manchester
A 1 is rare: only 135 of 5,197 rated places in Manchester score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ← Newton Heath Convenience Store | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Newton Heath Convenience Store the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Newton Heath Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Appleberry Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Newton Heath Convenience Store
What is Newton Heath Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Newton Heath Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Manchester Council on 13 January 2024.
Is Newton Heath Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Newton Heath Convenience Store last inspected?
Newton Heath Convenience Store was last inspected on 13 January 2024, more than 2 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 Newton Heath Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newton Heath Convenience Store compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Newton Heath Convenience Store holds a 1. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Newton Heath Convenience Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Manchester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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