Healthier Choice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Healthier Choice 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 30 March 2023, more than 3 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: First Floor, 45a Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4AS
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Healthier Choice 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% | ← Healthier Choice | |
| 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 Healthier Choice 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 Healthier Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Grove Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Alex22 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Armour Care Services Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Abraham Moss High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Armella Wholesale Food Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2023 |
| Amh Brands Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Healthier Choice
What is Healthier Choice's food hygiene rating?
Healthier Choice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Healthier Choice 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 Healthier Choice last inspected?
Healthier Choice was last inspected on 30 March 2023, more than 3 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 Healthier Choice?
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 Healthier Choice compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Healthier Choice holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Healthier Choice 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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