A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 April 2018, more than 8 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: 168 Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 5TL
How it compares in Manchester
That puts A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local 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% | ← A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local 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 A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCG - The Claremont Centre Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| 9inety6ix Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| Alberts Shed Dukes Grill also T/as Dukes 92 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| 53two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2021 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Acai And The Tribe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
Questions about A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local
What is A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local's food hygiene rating?
A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 6 April 2018.
Is A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local last inspected?
A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local was last inspected on 6 April 2018, more than 8 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 A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local?
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 A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local 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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