Marks & Spencer Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Salford
Marks & Spencer Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 2018, more than 7 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: within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
How it compares in Salford
That puts Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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% | ← Marks & Spencer Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechfield Lodge Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Arbour Academy School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Arden Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| ARUN Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2017 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ace Conditioning Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer Simply Food
What is Marks & Spencer Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 13 September 2018.
Is Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer Simply Food last inspected?
Marks & Spencer Simply Food was last inspected on 13 September 2018, more than 7 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food?
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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Marks & Spencer Simply Food 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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