Hug in a Mug food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
Hug in a Mug holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Unit 2 Old Co Op Buildings, High Street, Worsley, M28 3JH
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Hug in a Mug 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% | ← Hug in a Mug | |
| 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 Hug in a Mug 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 Hug in a Mug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head (Wetherspoons) Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Darjeeling Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Club 3000 Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2015 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Atlas Four Ltd T/A Seven Yays Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Caterplus @ Bourke Gardens Caring Premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
Questions about Hug in a Mug
What is Hug in a Mug's food hygiene rating?
Hug in a Mug has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Hug in a Mug 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hug in a Mug last inspected?
Hug in a Mug was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Hug in a Mug?
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 Hug in a Mug compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Hug in a Mug holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Hug in a Mug 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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