Yates's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Yates's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 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: Yates Wine Lodge, 49 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LD
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Yates's 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% | ← Yates's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Yates's 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 Yates's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Yates's
What is Yates's's food hygiene rating?
Yates's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 24 October 2022.
Is Yates's 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yates's last inspected?
Yates's was last inspected on 24 October 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 Yates's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yates's compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Yates's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Yates's 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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