Avy Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Avy Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 August 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: 574 Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6ZA
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Avy Off Licence sits behind roughly 1,599 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ← Avy Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Avy Off Licence 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 Avy Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Irlam Catholic Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Irlam Steel Rec. & Soc. Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2017 |
| Corner Lounge (Irlam) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Comfort Call Ltd Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Irlam Pharmacy Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Dalkia School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| House of Rum Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
Questions about Avy Off Licence
What is Avy Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Avy Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Salford Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Avy Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Avy Off Licence last inspected?
Avy Off Licence was last inspected on 20 August 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 Avy Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avy 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 Avy Off Licence holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Avy 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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