20 Stories food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
20 Stories 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
This is a fresh result: 20 Stories was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 2BA
How it compares in Manchester
That puts 20 Stories 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% | ← 20 Stories | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 20 Stories 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.
Questions about 20 Stories
What is 20 Stories's food hygiene rating?
20 Stories has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 8 July 2026.
Is 20 Stories 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 20 Stories last inspected?
20 Stories was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 20 Stories?
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 20 Stories compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and 20 Stories is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects 20 Stories 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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