A & J Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
A & J Off Licence 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 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 20 Hart Road, Manchester, M14 7LE
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so A & J Off Licence 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% | ← A & J Off Licence | |
| 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 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 A & J Off Licence 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 A & J Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adem Tailor Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| A & A News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Alexandra Park Childrens Learning Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Abu Mazen Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Al Jazeera Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| 6 Military Intelligence Battalion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
Questions about A & J Off Licence
What is A & J Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
A & J Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 7 March 2025.
Is A & J Off Licence 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 A & J Off Licence last inspected?
A & J Off Licence was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months 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 A & J Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A & J Off Licence compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while A & J Off Licence holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects A & J Off Licence 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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