Know Africa Food Bank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Manchester
Know Africa Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 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: 94 Crossacres Road, Manchester, M22 5BS
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Know Africa Food Bank 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% | ← Know Africa Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Know Africa Food Bank 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 Know Africa Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchill & District Conservative Club Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2012 |
| Ashgate Primary School School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Booze Trader Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Around A Pound Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Allison's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
| Borough Care / Wellcroft Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Know Africa Food Bank
What is Know Africa Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Know Africa Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 10 April 2023.
Is Know Africa Food Bank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Know Africa Food Bank last inspected?
Know Africa Food Bank was last inspected on 10 April 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 Know Africa Food Bank?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Know Africa Food Bank compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Know Africa Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Know Africa Food Bank 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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