Express Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Manchester
Express Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 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: Street Record, Adair Street, Manchester
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Express Catering 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% | ← Express Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Express Catering 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 Express Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| 30 Grams Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| 961 Flavours LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
Questions about Express Catering
What is Express Catering's food hygiene rating?
Express Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Express Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Express Catering last inspected?
Express Catering was last inspected on 6 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 Express Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Express Catering compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Express Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Express Catering 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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