Walkabout food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Walkabout holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 18 The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Walkabout 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% | ← Walkabout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 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 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 Walkabout 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 Walkabout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon also T/as BaxterStorey Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Animaid Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ann Yeong Korean Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2023 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Walkabout
What is Walkabout's food hygiene rating?
Walkabout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Walkabout 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walkabout last inspected?
Walkabout was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months 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 Walkabout?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Walkabout compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Walkabout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Walkabout 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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