Saison food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Saison holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 16 September 2021, more than 4 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: 236 Burton Road, Manchester, M20 2LW
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Saison 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% | ← Saison | |
| 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 Saison 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 Saison, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azzuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Albert's Didsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Barlow Moor Filling Station - Shop ONLY Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Barlow Moor Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Ashley House Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Artisan Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Saison
What is Saison's food hygiene rating?
Saison has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 16 September 2021.
Is Saison safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Saison last inspected?
Saison was last inspected on 16 September 2021, more than 4 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 Saison?
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 Saison compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Saison holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Saison 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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