Jerk Junction food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Jerk Junction holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: 170A Manchester Road, Chorlton, M16 0DZ
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Jerk Junction 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% | ← Jerk Junction | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jerk Junction 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 Jerk Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Annies Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
| Abbotsford Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| ANS Groceries Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2017 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Amaryllis Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Park Childrens Learning Community Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Jerk Junction
What is Jerk Junction's food hygiene rating?
Jerk Junction has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Jerk Junction 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jerk Junction last inspected?
Jerk Junction was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Jerk Junction?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jerk Junction compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Jerk Junction holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Jerk Junction 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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