Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Manchester
Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Units 7 To 9 Piccadilly Trading Estate, Giddings Road, Manchester, M1 2NP
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store 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% | ← Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store 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 Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Grams Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| 961 Flavours LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
Questions about Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store
What is Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store's food hygiene rating?
Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store last inspected?
Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store 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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