Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 October 2023, more than 2 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: 14-16 Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 2QL
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express sits behind roughly 4,535 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express 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 Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & C Booth Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alkrington Pre School @ St Michaels Primary School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Blackley Premier Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| All that Sparkles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| bay.bay.bake Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Blackley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Allendale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alkrington C P School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express
What is Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express last inspected?
Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express was last inspected on 16 October 2023, more than 2 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 Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express 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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Victoria Avenue Wines also T/as Lifestyle Express is one of 15 rated food businesses in Blackley. See every hygiene rating in Blackley →
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