The Waterside food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Salford
The Waterside holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 2023, more than 2 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: Waterside, 1 Parrin Lane, Eccles, M30 8AN
How it compares in Salford
That puts The Waterside among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ← The Waterside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 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 Good
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 The Waterside 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 The Waterside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Brunchville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Branwood Prep School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Alder brook P R U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Waterside
What is The Waterside's food hygiene rating?
The Waterside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 1 November 2023.
Is The Waterside safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waterside last inspected?
The Waterside was last inspected on 1 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Waterside?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waterside compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects The Waterside 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.salford.gov.uk/envhealth.htm
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