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Basement Sauna food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Manchester

Basement Sauna holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 26 March 2024, 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: 18 Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FN

How it compares in Manchester

That puts Basement Sauna 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.

Every rated food business in Manchester
5 out of 5 3,683 71% ← Basement Sauna
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

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 Basement Sauna 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 Basement Sauna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 223 yards away 5 - Very good 25 November 2022
19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 283 yards away 5 - Very good 4 January 2024
Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub 315 yards away 5 - Very good 21 July 2024
Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other 356 yards away 5 - Very good 5 December 2022
American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 377 yards away 5 - Very good 6 March 2025
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 383 yards away 5 - Very good 26 March 2019
Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other 402 yards away 5 - Very good 24 May 2025
Ancoats Deli Retailers - other 431 yards away 5 - Very good 22 September 2024

Questions about Basement Sauna

What is Basement Sauna's food hygiene rating?

Basement Sauna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 26 March 2024.

Is Basement Sauna 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Basement Sauna last inspected?

Basement Sauna was last inspected on 26 March 2024, 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 Basement Sauna?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Basement Sauna compare to other places in Manchester?

71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Basement Sauna is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Manchester Council inspects Basement Sauna 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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