Dukes Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Salford
Dukes Gate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2023, more than 2 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: Dukes Gate Hotel, Cleggs Lane, Little Hulton, M38 9NJ
How it compares in Salford
That puts Dukes Gate 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% | ← Dukes Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 215 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 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 Dukes Gate 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 Dukes Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Chiefs Children's Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bridgewater Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 2UFood Trucks Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Brierley Community Hub and Cafe Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2015 |
| Bee Happy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
Questions about Dukes Gate
What is Dukes Gate's food hygiene rating?
Dukes Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 31 August 2023.
Is Dukes Gate 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dukes Gate last inspected?
Dukes Gate was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 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 Dukes Gate?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dukes Gate compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,881 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Dukes Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Dukes Gate 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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