The Water Lily food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
The Water Lily holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 26 January 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: First Floor, 615 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9AN
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Water Lily 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% | ← The Water Lily | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Water Lily 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 The Water Lily, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annies Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
Questions about The Water Lily
What is The Water Lily's food hygiene rating?
The Water Lily has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 26 January 2023.
Is The Water Lily 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Water Lily last inspected?
The Water Lily was last inspected on 26 January 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 The Water Lily?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Water Lily compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while The Water Lily holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Water Lily 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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