Mega Bargain food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Mega Bargain holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 August 2019, more than 6 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: Ground Floor, 100-102 Sale Road, Manchester, M23 0BX
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Mega Bargain 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 | 852 | 16% | ← Mega Bargain | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mega Bargain 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 Mega Bargain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Abakus - U Marlenki Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Mega Bargain
What is Mega Bargain's food hygiene rating?
Mega Bargain has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 2 August 2019.
Is Mega Bargain 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mega Bargain last inspected?
Mega Bargain was last inspected on 2 August 2019, more than 6 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 Mega Bargain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mega Bargain compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Mega Bargain holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Mega Bargain 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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