Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Manchester
Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2019, more than 6 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: Wilbraham Branch Library, Platt Lane, Manchester, M14 7FB
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed 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% | ← Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 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 Very 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 Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adem Tailor Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| A & A News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
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| Abu Mazen Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Al Jazeera Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| 6 Military Intelligence Battalion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed
What is Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed's food hygiene rating?
Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 25 July 2019.
Is Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed last inspected?
Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed was last inspected on 25 July 2019, more than 6 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 Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Fallowfield Library - Read and Feed 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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