Simply Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Simply Local 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 19 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 279-281 Moorside Road, Swinton, M27 9PJ
How it compares in Salford
That puts Simply Local among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← Simply Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 Simply Local 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 Simply Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2014 |
| Auntie Stephs Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2016 |
| Chatsworth Multi Acadamy Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| Asda Swinton Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Simply Local
What is Simply Local's food hygiene rating?
Simply Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 19 December 2017.
Is Simply Local 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 Simply Local last inspected?
Simply Local was last inspected on 19 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simply Local?
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 Simply Local compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Simply Local 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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Simply Local is one of 211 rated food businesses in Swinton. See every hygiene rating in Swinton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.salford.gov.uk/envhealth.htm
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