Edinburgh Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Edinburgh Castle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 June 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: 17 Blossom Street, Manchester, M4 5EP
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Edinburgh Castle 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% | ← Edinburgh Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Edinburgh Castle 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 Edinburgh Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ancoats Deli Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
Questions about Edinburgh Castle
What is Edinburgh Castle's food hygiene rating?
Edinburgh Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 30 June 2023.
Is Edinburgh Castle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Edinburgh Castle last inspected?
Edinburgh Castle was last inspected on 30 June 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 Edinburgh Castle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Edinburgh Castle compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Edinburgh Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Edinburgh Castle 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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