Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 July 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: 1302 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JG
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market 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% | ← Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market 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 Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Across Ummah CIC Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
Questions about Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market
What is Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 21 July 2022.
Is Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market last inspected?
Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market was last inspected on 21 July 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 Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Go Local - Openshaw Mini Market 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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