SoftBoi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
SoftBoi 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 22 October 2024, 20 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: Escape To Freight Island, 11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PY
How it compares in Manchester
That puts SoftBoi 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% | ← SoftBoi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 SoftBoi 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 SoftBoi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| 30 Grams Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| 961 Flavours LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about SoftBoi
What is SoftBoi's food hygiene rating?
SoftBoi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 22 October 2024.
Is SoftBoi 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 SoftBoi last inspected?
SoftBoi was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 SoftBoi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 SoftBoi compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and SoftBoi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects SoftBoi 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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