Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Costcutter 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 30 October 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: 428-430 Worsley Road, Eccles, M30 8HQ
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder brook P R U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Beech Street Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Brunchville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Salford Council on 30 October 2023.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 30 October 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Costcutter 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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