What is the average food hygiene rating in M1?

The average food hygiene rating in the M1 postcode area of Manchester is 4.68 out of 5, across 554 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in M1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

440 food businesses in the M1 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.4% of the 554 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 May 2026.

How many food businesses in M1 have a low hygiene rating?

13 food businesses in the M1 postcode area of Manchester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this M1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M1 postcode area of Manchester (643 establishments on record, 554 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in M1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the M1 postcode area of Manchester hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.68/5, with 79.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 643 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

M1 (Manchester) has 440 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 554 rated premises (79.4%). 13 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 May 2026.

Rating distribution in M1

5★ Very Good

440 (79.4%)

4★ Good

75 (13.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

26 (4.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

Plus 85 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in M1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in M1?: The average food hygiene rating in the M1 postcode area of Manchester is 4.68 out of 5, across 554 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in M1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 440 food businesses in the M1 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.4% of the 554 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 May 2026.
How many food businesses in M1 have a low hygiene rating?: 13 food businesses in the M1 postcode area of Manchester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this M1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M1 postcode area of Manchester (643 establishments on record, 554 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in M1

Malmaison HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Piccadilly, Manchester · M1 3AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Echo's Day NurseryCaring Premises · Charles Street, Manchester · M1 7DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Salon MadreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 49 Chorlton Street, Manchester · M1 3FY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
BLANK STREET COFFEERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 131-133 PORTLAND STREET, MANCHESTER · M1 4PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
KOLABRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kolab Makers Quarter Unit 3a North Block Kampus, Aytoun st, Manchester · M1 3GL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Seoul PlazaRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 39-41 Piccadily Plaza, Manchester · M1 4AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
DerabitesOther catering premises · M1 7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 March 2026
Nell's Freight IslandRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Baring Street, Manchester · M1 2PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 March 2026
The New UnionPub/bar/nightclub · 111 Princess Street, Manchester · M1 6JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 March 2026
M VendRetailers - other · Oxygen towers (reception), Store street, Manchester · M1 2FU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 March 2026
Sizzling GyozaOther catering premises · M1 5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 March 2026
Salmon of KnowledgePub/bar/nightclub · 26A Lever Street, Manchester · M1 1DW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 March 2026

Places needing improvement in M1

Events by VelvetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Canal Street Manchester M1 3HE, 1 Canal Street, Manchester · M1 3HE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 June 2025
Habesha Restaurant & BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · First Floor, 29-31 Sackville Street, Manchester · M1 3LZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2025
A Plus Oriental RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor And First Floor, 52 George Street, Manchester · M1 4HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Eat ItalianRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39-41 Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester · M1 4AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
Gulf tea houseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chatsworth House, 19 Lever Street, Manchester · M1 1BY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Hello OrientalRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uni 3B South Pavillion, 2 Symphony Park, Manchester · M1 7FS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 October 2025
Janam Fast FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · 78 Portland Street, Manchester · M1 4QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 August 2025
CLUKRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 44 Canal Street, Manchester · M1 3WD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 643 real Food Standards Agency records for the M1 postcode area, of which 554 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.