Polish Shop Kubus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Polish Shop Kubus holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 July 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: 61 Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 0RD
How it compares in Manchester
A 2 is rare: only 116 of 5,197 rated places in Manchester score this low, about one in 45. 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% | ← Polish Shop Kubus | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Polish Shop Kubus the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Polish Shop Kubus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & C Booth Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Blackley Premier Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bonnie's Cafe Munchies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Alkrington Pre School @ St Michaels Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Blackley Super Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| All that Sparkles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Allendale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| bay.bay.bake Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Polish Shop Kubus
What is Polish Shop Kubus's food hygiene rating?
Polish Shop Kubus has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Manchester Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Polish Shop Kubus safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Polish Shop Kubus last inspected?
Polish Shop Kubus was last inspected on 14 July 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 Polish Shop Kubus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Polish Shop Kubus compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Polish Shop Kubus holds a 2. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Polish Shop Kubus 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 2 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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