Alif Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Alif Grill holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: 103-105 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8PY
How it compares in Manchester
A 2 is rare: only 116 of 5,198 rated places in Manchester score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ← Alif Grill | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Alif Grill the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alif Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Araby Market Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Advanced Global Productions also T/as WeeklyDeals4Less Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| A&bonlinenutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Al Maidah Restaurant & Banquet Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amazonia bar & grill ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Anand Shine M/cr Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Acid Rain Productions Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Amazon also T/as BaxterStorey Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Alif Grill
What is Alif Grill's food hygiene rating?
Alif Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Manchester Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Alif Grill safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Alif Grill last inspected?
Alif Grill was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Alif Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alif Grill compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Alif Grill holds a 2. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Alif Grill 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Manchester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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