Buccleuch Lodge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Manchester
Buccleuch Lodge 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: Elizabeth Slinger Road, Manchester, M20 2XA
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Buccleuch Lodge 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% | ← Buccleuch Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buccleuch Lodge 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 Buccleuch Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Moor Filling Station - Shop ONLY Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Barlow Moor Service Station Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Ashley House Rest Home Caring Premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Albert's Didsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Azzuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Barlow Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Artisan Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Buccleuch Lodge
What is Buccleuch Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Buccleuch Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Buccleuch Lodge 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 Buccleuch Lodge last inspected?
Buccleuch Lodge was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Buccleuch Lodge?
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 Buccleuch Lodge compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Buccleuch Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Buccleuch Lodge 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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