Speak in Code food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Speak in Code 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 3 September 2024, 22 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: 7 Jacksons Row, Manchester, M2 5WD
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Speak in Code 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% | ← Speak in Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 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 Speak in Code 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 Speak in Code, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Alcotraz Manchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
| Acai And The Tribe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Speak in Code
What is Speak in Code's food hygiene rating?
Speak in Code has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Speak in Code 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 Speak in Code last inspected?
Speak in Code was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Speak in Code?
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 Speak in Code compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Speak in Code is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Speak in Code 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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