What is the average food hygiene rating in M20?

The average food hygiene rating in the M20 postcode area of Manchester is 4.68 out of 5, across 370 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 M20 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

293 food businesses in the M20 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.2% of the 370 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 April 2026.

How many food businesses in M20 have a low hygiene rating?

11 food businesses in the M20 postcode area of Manchester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 M20 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M20 postcode area of Manchester (421 establishments on record, 370 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 M20

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the M20 postcode area of Manchester hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.68/5, with 79.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 421 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

M20 (Manchester) has 293 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 370 rated premises (79.2%). 11 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 April 2026.

Rating distribution in M20

5★ Very Good

293 (79.2%)

4★ Good

50 (13.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

16 (4.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (1.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 45 awaiting inspection and 6 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in M20: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in M20?: The average food hygiene rating in the M20 postcode area of Manchester is 4.68 out of 5, across 370 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 M20 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 293 food businesses in the M20 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.2% of the 370 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 April 2026.
How many food businesses in M20 have a low hygiene rating?: 11 food businesses in the M20 postcode area of Manchester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 M20 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M20 postcode area of Manchester (421 establishments on record, 370 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 M20

Saffron HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 190 Burton Road, Manchester · M20 1LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Britannia Country House HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Palatine Road, Manchester · M20 2WG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
DB'sMobile caterer · 533 Wilmslow Road, Manchester · M20 4BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 March 2026
Neighbourhood PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 113 Lapwing Lane Manchester M20 6UR, 113 Lapwing Lane, Manchester · M20 6UR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026
Withington Local Off Licence One Stop Convenience ShopRetailers - other · 440-442 Wilmslow Road, Manchester · M20 3BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 March 2026
Broad Oak Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Broad Oak Lane, Manchester · M20 5QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 March 2026
Lancasterian SchoolSchool/college/university · M20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 March 2026
Little Pigs ButchersRetailers - other · 735 Wilmslow Road, Manchester · M20 6WF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 March 2026
Moor Allerton Preparatory SchoolSchool/college/university · 129-131 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester · M20 2PW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 March 2026
Red LionPub/bar/nightclub · Red Lion Hotel, 532 Wilmslow Road, Manchester · M20 9BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 March 2026
Mayu's CookHouseOther catering premises · M20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 February 2026
HAUS DidsburyPub/bar/nightclub · 200 Burton Road, Manchester · M20 2LW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 February 2026

Places needing improvement in M20

Caffe ComoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2B Copson Street, Manchester · M20 3HE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
Eat Meat RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 461-463 Wilmslow Road, Manchester · M20 4AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 September 2025
The Dessert BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 418 Wilmslow Road, Manchester · M20 3BW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
Super DuperTakeaway/sandwich shop · 27 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester · M20 6TN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
Appleby's Hearty RefreshmentRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester · M20 6TN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 July 2025
Cake AwayOther catering premises · 244 Fog Lane, Manchester · M20 6EL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2024
British RajTakeaway/sandwich shop · 234 Fog Lane, Manchester · M20 6EL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 November 2025
Cocoa CabanaRetailers - other · 168 Burton Road, Manchester · M20 1LH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 421 real Food Standards Agency records for the M20 postcode area, of which 370 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.