Critchley Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
Critchley Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: Critchley House, 75 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 4AF
How it compares in Salford
That puts Critchley Cafe 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% | ← Critchley Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Critchley Cafe 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 Critchley Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chic Cafe and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Asda Swinton Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Chatsworth Multi Acadamy Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Auntie Stephs Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2016 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
Questions about Critchley Cafe
What is Critchley Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Critchley Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Critchley Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Critchley Cafe last inspected?
Critchley Cafe was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 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 Critchley Cafe?
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 Critchley Cafe compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Critchley Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Critchley Cafe 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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