SHG Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
SHG Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 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: 89 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3GP
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so SHG Convenience Store sits behind roughly 4,535 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← SHG Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 SHG Convenience 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 SHG Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| African Delicious Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2020 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Asia Thai Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about SHG Convenience Store
What is SHG Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
SHG Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 30 May 2023.
Is SHG Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was SHG Convenience Store last inspected?
SHG Convenience Store was last inspected on 30 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 SHG Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SHG Convenience Store compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while SHG Convenience Store holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects SHG Convenience 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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