Behind Closed Doors food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Behind Closed Doors holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 May 2023, 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: 93 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Behind Closed Doors sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ← Behind Closed Doors | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Behind Closed Doors 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 Behind Closed Doors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Ancoats General Store Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2016 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Behind Closed Doors
What is Behind Closed Doors's food hygiene rating?
Behind Closed Doors has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 17 May 2023.
Is Behind Closed Doors safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Behind Closed Doors last inspected?
Behind Closed Doors was last inspected on 17 May 2023, 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 Behind Closed Doors?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Behind Closed Doors compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Behind Closed Doors holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Behind Closed Doors 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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