Slush Barrier food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Manchester
Slush Barrier 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 21 February 2019, more than 7 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: 15a Fairholme, Collingham Street, Manchester, M8 8RQ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Slush Barrier 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% | ← Slush Barrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Slush Barrier 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 Slush Barrier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Global Productions also T/as WeeklyDeals4Less Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| A&bonlinenutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Al-Araby Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Alex22 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Amazon also T/as BaxterStorey Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Al Maidah Restaurant & Banquet Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Slush Barrier
What is Slush Barrier's food hygiene rating?
Slush Barrier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 21 February 2019.
Is Slush Barrier 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 Slush Barrier last inspected?
Slush Barrier was last inspected on 21 February 2019, more than 7 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 Slush Barrier?
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 Slush Barrier compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Slush Barrier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Slush Barrier 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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