The Soup Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
The Soup Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 September 2022, more than 3 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: 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, M1 1JF
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Soup Kitchen sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ← The Soup Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Soup Kitchen 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 The Soup Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ancoats General Store Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2016 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
Questions about The Soup Kitchen
What is The Soup Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Soup Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 28 September 2022.
Is The Soup Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Soup Kitchen last inspected?
The Soup Kitchen was last inspected on 28 September 2022, more than 3 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 The Soup Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Soup Kitchen compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Soup Kitchen holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Soup Kitchen 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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