Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market 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 19 November 2024, 19 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: 4 Riverbank Tower, Bridgewater Street, Salford, M3 7JY
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market 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% | ← Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market | |
| 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 Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market 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 Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Rain Productions Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Anand Shine M/cr Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Al Maidah Restaurant & Banquet Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amazonia bar & grill ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| 96 degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Amh Brands Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Arc Hive Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
Questions about Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market
What is Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Salford Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market 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 Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market last inspected?
Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market?
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 Zemen Convenient Store / Papas 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 Zemen Convenient Store / Papas Mini Market holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Zemen Convenient Store / Papas 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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