Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: 263-265 Manchester Road, Worsley, M28 3HH
How it compares in Salford
A 1 is rare: only 55 of 1,880 rated places in Salford score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ← Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Roman Catholic School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ellesmere Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Cubanacho Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Caterplus @ Bourke Gardens Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Due Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Darjeeling Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Dish Events and Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence
What is Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Salford Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence last inspected?
Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence holds a 1. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Walkden Convenience Store and Off Licence 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Salford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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