Limes Service Station/Texaco food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Limes Service Station/Texaco holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Hodge Road, Worsley, M28 3AU
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Limes Service Station/Texaco sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Limes Service Station/Texaco | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Limes Service Station/Texaco 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 Limes Service Station/Texaco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Cubanacho Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Bulls Head (Wetherspoons) Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2015 |
| Club 3000 Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Bourke Gardens Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Limes Service Station/Texaco
What is Limes Service Station/Texaco's food hygiene rating?
Limes Service Station/Texaco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Limes Service Station/Texaco safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Limes Service Station/Texaco last inspected?
Limes Service Station/Texaco was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Limes Service Station/Texaco?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Limes Service Station/Texaco compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Limes Service Station/Texaco holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Limes Service Station/Texaco 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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