Topkapi Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Topkapi Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 29 November 2023, more than 2 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: 11-13 Bootle Street, Manchester, M2 5GU
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Topkapi Takeaway 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% | ← Topkapi Takeaway | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Topkapi Takeaway 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 Topkapi Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Acai And The Tribe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about Topkapi Takeaway
What is Topkapi Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Topkapi Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 29 November 2023.
Is Topkapi Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Topkapi Takeaway last inspected?
Topkapi Takeaway was last inspected on 29 November 2023, more than 2 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 Topkapi Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Topkapi Takeaway compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Topkapi Takeaway holds a 4. 853 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Topkapi Takeaway 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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