Xtra Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Xtra Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 February 2024, more than 2 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: 240-242 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6LD
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Xtra Local sits behind roughly 4,536 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ← Xtra Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Xtra Local 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 Xtra Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Military Intelligence Battalion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Arabian Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Al Jazeera Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Anson Cabin Project Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Anson Community Grocer Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Anmol Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Adem Tailor Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Xtra Local
What is Xtra Local's food hygiene rating?
Xtra Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Manchester Council on 12 February 2024.
Is Xtra Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Xtra Local last inspected?
Xtra Local was last inspected on 12 February 2024, more than 2 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 Xtra Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Xtra Local compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Xtra Local holds a 3. 398 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Xtra Local 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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