What is the average food hygiene rating in M4?

The average food hygiene rating in the M4 postcode area of Manchester is 4.59 out of 5, across 451 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 M4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

340 food businesses in the M4 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.4% of the 451 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 April 2026.

How many food businesses in M4 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the M4 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 M4 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M4 postcode area of Manchester (533 establishments on record, 451 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 M4

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the M4 postcode area of Manchester hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.59/5, with 75.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 533 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

M4 (Manchester) has 340 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 451 rated premises (75.4%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 April 2026.

Rating distribution in M4

5★ Very Good

340 (75.4%)

4★ Good

66 (14.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

28 (6.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (2.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 78 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in M4: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in M4?: The average food hygiene rating in the M4 postcode area of Manchester is 4.59 out of 5, across 451 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 M4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 340 food businesses in the M4 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.4% of the 451 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 April 2026.
How many food businesses in M4 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the M4 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 M4 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M4 postcode area of Manchester (533 establishments on record, 451 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 M4

Cham's ButteryMobile caterer · M4 7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 April 2026
Smithfield Market TavernHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 37 Swan Street, Manchester · M4 5JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 April 2026
DeanosRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Edge Street, Manchester · M4 1HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 March 2026
Auntie AnnesTakeaway/sandwich shop · Arndale House, Arndale Centre, Manchester · M4 3AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
Treetop Adventure GolfRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester · M4 2BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
Bagel FactoryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arndale Centre, Market Street, Manchester · M4 3AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 March 2026
Little Learning LadderCaring Premises · Unit 1, 2 Lampwick Lane, Manchester · M4 6BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 March 2026
Savannahs McrPub/bar/nightclub · 4 Dantzic Street, Manchester · M4 2AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 March 2026
Benzino pizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 71 Thomas Street, Manchester · M4 1LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 February 2026
Hong ThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 140 Oldham Road, Manchester · M4 6BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 February 2026
Amber Dessert TownOther catering premises · M4 6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 February 2026
Co-operativeRetailers - other · 38 High Street, Manchester · M4 1QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 February 2026

Places needing improvement in M4

Fruteiro do BrasilTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 162a Marsden Way Manchester Arndale Centre, Market Street, Manchester · M4 3AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 October 2024
Burgers Fries and ShakesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 29 Withy Grove, Manchester · M4 2BJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 September 2025
Cafe 90 DeliceRetailers - other · 3 Keepers Quay, Manchester · M4 6GL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2024
Viet Shack Restaurant LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 63-65 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester · M4 5AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026
Lotus FoodRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit Fc21 Fc25 & Fc26 Manchester Arndale Market, 49 High Street, Manchester · M4 3AH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Que Huong VietRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 76-78 Oldham Road, Manchester · M4 5EB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 September 2025
ScoopRetailers - other · 58 Oldham Road, Manchester · M4 5EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2025
Sofia PatisserieRetailers - other · 98 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester · M4 4EX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 September 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 533 real Food Standards Agency records for the M4 postcode area, of which 451 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.