Michael Smith Building Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Michael Smith Building Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Manchester University, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Michael Smith Building Cafe 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% | ← Michael Smith Building Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Michael Smith Building Cafe 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 Michael Smith Building Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532 Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Alan Gilbert Learning Commons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| 9inety6ix Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2018 |
| ACCG - The Claremont Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Michael Smith Building Cafe
What is Michael Smith Building Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Michael Smith Building Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 27 September 2024.
Is Michael Smith Building Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Michael Smith Building Cafe last inspected?
Michael Smith Building Cafe was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Michael Smith Building Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Michael Smith Building Cafe compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Michael Smith Building Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Michael Smith Building Cafe 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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