The Ice Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
The Ice Shack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 27 January 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: Unit 1c, 160-164 Wellington Road, Manchester, M20 3FU
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ice Shack 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 | 852 | 16% | ← The Ice Shack | |
| 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 The Ice Shack 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 The Ice Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Wilbraham Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Arabian Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Ashburne Hall Lodge Halls of Residence Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Azzuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about The Ice Shack
What is The Ice Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Ice Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 27 January 2023.
Is The Ice Shack 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ice Shack last inspected?
The Ice Shack was last inspected on 27 January 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 The Ice Shack?
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 The Ice Shack compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Ice Shack holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Ice Shack 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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