Black Milk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Black Milk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2025, 11 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: 88 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LF
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Black Milk 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% | ← Black Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Black Milk 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 Black Milk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats General Store Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2016 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Black Milk
What is Black Milk's food hygiene rating?
Black Milk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Black Milk 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Milk last inspected?
Black Milk was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 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 Black Milk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Black Milk compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Black Milk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Black Milk 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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