A1 Pound Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
A1 Pound Store 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 29 May 2014, more than 12 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: 595C Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RX
How it compares in Manchester
That puts A1 Pound Store 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% | ← A1 Pound Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 A1 Pound Store 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 A1 Pound Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Aqsa Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Anmol Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Alen Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Anson Cabin Project Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Anson Community Grocer Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ardwick & Longsight Food Bank Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| ACE Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
Questions about A1 Pound Store
What is A1 Pound Store's food hygiene rating?
A1 Pound Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 29 May 2014.
Is A1 Pound Store 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 A1 Pound Store last inspected?
A1 Pound Store was last inspected on 29 May 2014, more than 12 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 A1 Pound Store?
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 A1 Pound Store compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and A1 Pound Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects A1 Pound Store 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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