Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: 40-46 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M12 6LP
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd 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% | ← Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd | |
| 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 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 Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd 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 Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| A Little Sweet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Al's Clearance Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Al Massar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
Questions about Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd
What is Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd 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 Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd last inspected?
Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd 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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