Go Local Imo's Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Go Local Imo's Convenience Store 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 177 Rake Lane, Swinton, M27 8RD
How it compares in Salford
That puts Go Local Imo's Convenience Store 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% | ← Go Local Imo's Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Go Local Imo's Convenience Store 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 Go Local Imo's Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Baps and Little Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Atlantic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Buns And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Pendlebury Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Bounce Central Salford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Go Local Imo's Convenience Store
What is Go Local Imo's Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Go Local Imo's Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Go Local Imo's Convenience Store 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 Go Local Imo's Convenience Store last inspected?
Go Local Imo's Convenience Store was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months 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 Go Local Imo's Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local Imo's Convenience Store compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Go Local Imo's Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Go Local Imo's Convenience Store 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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