Irfan Continental Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Irfan Continental Foodstore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 April 2024, 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: 19 Lansdowne Road, Manchester, M8 5SF
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Irfan Continental Foodstore 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 | 852 | 16% | ← Irfan Continental Foodstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Irfan Continental Foodstore 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 Irfan Continental Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2017 |
| Abraham Moss High School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Armour Care Services Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Acorn Grove Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Shirley Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Irfan Continental Foodstore
What is Irfan Continental Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
Irfan Continental Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 20 April 2024.
Is Irfan Continental Foodstore 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Irfan Continental Foodstore last inspected?
Irfan Continental Foodstore was last inspected on 20 April 2024, 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 Irfan Continental Foodstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Irfan Continental Foodstore compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Irfan Continental Foodstore holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Irfan Continental Foodstore 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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