Winton News and Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Winton News and Food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 June 2024, 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: 149 Worsley Road, Eccles, M30 8LY
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Winton News and Food 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% | ← Winton News and Food | |
| 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 Winton News and Food 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 Winton News and Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Beech Street Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Alder brook P R U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Brunchville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Winton News and Food
What is Winton News and Food's food hygiene rating?
Winton News and Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Winton News and Food 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winton News and Food last inspected?
Winton News and Food was last inspected on 11 June 2024, 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 Winton News and Food?
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 Winton News and Food compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Winton News and Food holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Winton News and Food 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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