Swinton Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Swinton Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ground Floor, 181 Station Road, Swinton, M27 6BU
How it compares in Salford
A 2 is rare: only 54 of 1,880 rated places in Salford score this low, about one in 35. 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% | ← Swinton Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Swinton Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Swinton Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Atlantic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Buns And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Pendlebury Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
Questions about Swinton Mini Market
What is Swinton Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Swinton Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Salford Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Swinton Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Swinton Mini Market last inspected?
Swinton Mini Market was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Swinton Mini Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swinton Mini Market compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Swinton Mini Market holds a 2. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Swinton Mini Market 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 2 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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