Lower Turks Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Lower Turks Head 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: 34-36 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 1EZ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Lower Turks Head 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% | ← Lower Turks Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 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 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 Lower Turks Head 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 Lower Turks Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College Manchester School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ad - Hoc Wines Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Aleef Newsagent Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2012 |
| Amazon also T/as BaxterStorey Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Animaid Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
Questions about Lower Turks Head
What is Lower Turks Head's food hygiene rating?
Lower Turks Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Lower Turks Head 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 Lower Turks Head last inspected?
Lower Turks Head was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 Lower Turks Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lower Turks Head compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Turks Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Lower Turks Head 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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