Bar Fringe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Bar Fringe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: 8 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Bar Fringe 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% | ← Bar Fringe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bar Fringe 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 Bar Fringe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Ancoats General Store Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2016 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Ancoats Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
Questions about Bar Fringe
What is Bar Fringe's food hygiene rating?
Bar Fringe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Bar Fringe 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar Fringe last inspected?
Bar Fringe was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Bar Fringe?
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 Bar Fringe compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Fringe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Bar Fringe 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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