Blackstone Catering Co food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Manchester
Blackstone Catering Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2025, 8 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: FC United of Manchester, 310 Lightbowne Road, Manchester, M40 0FJ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Blackstone Catering Co 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% | ← Blackstone Catering Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blackstone Catering Co 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 Blackstone Catering Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & S Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Alpine4care Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bakers Heaven Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Blackstone Catering Co
What is Blackstone Catering Co's food hygiene rating?
Blackstone Catering Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 9 November 2025.
Is Blackstone Catering Co 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackstone Catering Co last inspected?
Blackstone Catering Co was last inspected on 9 November 2025, 8 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 Blackstone Catering Co?
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 Blackstone Catering Co compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Blackstone Catering Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Blackstone Catering Co 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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