Sam's Wine Cellar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Sam's Wine Cellar 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 13 November 2020, more than 5 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: 126 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 6AG
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Sam's Wine Cellar 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% | ← Sam's Wine Cellar | |
| 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 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 Sam's Wine Cellar 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 Sam's Wine Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Ancoats Deli Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
Questions about Sam's Wine Cellar
What is Sam's Wine Cellar's food hygiene rating?
Sam's Wine Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 13 November 2020.
Is Sam's Wine Cellar 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 Sam's Wine Cellar last inspected?
Sam's Wine Cellar was last inspected on 13 November 2020, more than 5 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 Sam's Wine Cellar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam's Wine Cellar compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Sam's Wine Cellar holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Sam's Wine Cellar 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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