Pho No 1 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Pho No 1 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 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: 146 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 6BG
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Pho No 1 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% | ← Pho No 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pho No 1 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 Pho No 1, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Ancoats Deli Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
Questions about Pho No 1
What is Pho No 1's food hygiene rating?
Pho No 1 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Pho No 1 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pho No 1 last inspected?
Pho No 1 was last inspected on 30 March 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 Pho No 1?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pho No 1 compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Pho No 1 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Pho No 1 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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