Well Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Well Pharmacy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 491 Palatine Road, Manchester, M22 4DH
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Well Pharmacy 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% | ← Well Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Well Pharmacy 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 Well Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Abakus - U Marlenki Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Boat Lane Court Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Royle Green Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Blossom Health Through Activity Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| After Party Drink Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Benchill Community Centre also T/as Chervonne's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Well Pharmacy
What is Well Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Well Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Well Pharmacy 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Well Pharmacy last inspected?
Well Pharmacy was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Well Pharmacy?
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 Well Pharmacy compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Well Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Well Pharmacy 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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