California Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
California Wines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 163-165 Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7QT
How it compares in Manchester
That puts California Wines 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% | ← California Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 California Wines 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 California Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Across Ummah CIC Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Alen Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| A1 Pound Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2014 |
| All Saints Primary School also T/as Taylorshaw School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Al-Aqsa Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Amelia Food UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| Asda Longsight Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about California Wines
What is California Wines's food hygiene rating?
California Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 21 July 2023.
Is California Wines 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was California Wines last inspected?
California Wines was last inspected on 21 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 California Wines?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does California Wines compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and California Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects California Wines 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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