Stow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
Stow 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: 62 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BW
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Stow 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% | ← Stow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Stow 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 Stow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| 10 Tib Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| 96 degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ann Yeong Korean Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2023 |
Questions about Stow
What is Stow's food hygiene rating?
Stow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Stow 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 Stow last inspected?
Stow was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Stow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stow compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Stow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Stow 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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