Withington fish bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Withington fish bar 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 28 May 2025, 13 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: 111 Mauldeth Road, Manchester, M14 6SR
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Withington fish bar 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% | ← Withington fish bar | |
| 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 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 Withington fish bar 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 Withington fish bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Acacias Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Anatolian Cuisine Handmade Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Ashburne Hall Lodge Halls of Residence Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Wilbraham Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Apple Blossom Kindergarten Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Withington fish bar
What is Withington fish bar's food hygiene rating?
Withington fish bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Withington fish bar 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 Withington fish bar last inspected?
Withington fish bar was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Withington fish bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Withington fish bar compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Withington fish bar holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Withington fish bar 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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