Briscoe Lane Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Briscoe Lane Post Office 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 14 March 2019, more than 7 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: 105A Briscoe Lane, Manchester, M40 2TL
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Briscoe Lane Post Office 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 | 853 | 16% | ← Briscoe Lane Post Office | |
| 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 Briscoe Lane Post Office 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 Briscoe Lane Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| All Saints CE Primary School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Appleberry Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Briscoe Lane Post Office
What is Briscoe Lane Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Briscoe Lane Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 14 March 2019.
Is Briscoe Lane Post Office 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 Briscoe Lane Post Office last inspected?
Briscoe Lane Post Office was last inspected on 14 March 2019, more than 7 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 Briscoe Lane Post Office?
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 Briscoe Lane Post Office compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Briscoe Lane Post Office holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Briscoe Lane Post Office 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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