Head Over Heels food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Manchester
Head Over Heels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: Unit 1 Albany Trading Estate, Albany Road, Manchester, M21 0AZ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Head Over Heels 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% | ← Head Over Heels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Head Over Heels 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 Head Over Heels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annies Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Abbotsford Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Head Over Heels
What is Head Over Heels's food hygiene rating?
Head Over Heels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Head Over Heels 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Head Over Heels last inspected?
Head Over Heels was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Head Over Heels?
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 Head Over Heels compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Head Over Heels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Head Over Heels 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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