Mega Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Mega Save 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 1 August 2025, 11 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: 205 Lees Street, Manchester, M18 8GA
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Mega Save 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% | ← Mega Save | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Mega Save 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 Mega Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across Ummah CIC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Amelia Food UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2021 |
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about Mega Save
What is Mega Save's food hygiene rating?
Mega Save has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Mega Save 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 Mega Save last inspected?
Mega Save was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 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 Mega Save?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mega Save compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Mega Save holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Mega Save 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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