What is the average food hygiene rating in M8?

The average food hygiene rating in the M8 postcode area of Manchester is 4.31 out of 5, across 318 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 M8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

208 food businesses in the M8 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.4% of the 318 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 31 March 2026.

How many food businesses in M8 have a low hygiene rating?

33 food businesses in the M8 postcode area of Manchester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 M8 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M8 postcode area of Manchester (410 establishments on record, 318 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 M8

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the M8 postcode area of Manchester hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.31/5, with 65.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 410 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

M8 (Manchester) has 208 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 318 rated premises (65.4%). 33 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 31 March 2026.

Rating distribution in M8

5★ Very Good

208 (65.4%)

4★ Good

51 (16%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

26 (8.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (5.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (4.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.9%)

Plus 86 awaiting inspection and 6 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in M8: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in M8?: The average food hygiene rating in the M8 postcode area of Manchester is 4.31 out of 5, across 318 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 M8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 208 food businesses in the M8 postcode area of Manchester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.4% of the 318 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 31 March 2026.
How many food businesses in M8 have a low hygiene rating?: 33 food businesses in the M8 postcode area of Manchester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 M8 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the M8 postcode area of Manchester (410 establishments on record, 318 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 M8

Tandoori RotiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 Progress Buildings, Halliwell Lane, Manchester · M8 9ER
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 March 2026
CHIT N CHAATRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 31 Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester · M8 8EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 March 2026
The Amore Banqueting HallOther catering premises · 29 Bury New Road, Manchester · M8 8EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 March 2026
Amazonia bar & grill ltdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 65-67 Bury New Road, Manchester · M8 8FX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 February 2026
Al-Araby MarketRetailers - other · 9 KNOWSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER · M8 8QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 February 2026
WHSmith Smiths Family KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, DELAUNAYS ROAD, MANCHESTER · M8 5RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 February 2026
GLAMZ LTD also T/as Glamz Kadak TeaRetailers - other · 19 Harris Street, Manchester · M8 8EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 February 2026
I-JOY LTD also T/as JUMAIRA DELIGHTRetailers - other · 19A Harris Street, Manchester · M8 8EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 February 2026
Pepe'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre, 40 Bury Old Road, Manchester · M8 5EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 January 2026
Heavenly Desserts Cheetham HillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2 Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre, 40 Bury Old Road, Manchester · M8 5EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 January 2026
North Manchester General HospitalCaring Premises · North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Manchester · M8 5RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 January 2026
Cravenwood Primary Academy also T/as Taylorshaw@Cravenwood PrimarySchool/college/university · Cravenwood Primary School, Cravenwood Road, Manchester · M8 5AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 January 2026

Places needing improvement in M8

Apna Daal Roti & NaanTakeaway/sandwich shop · 17 Lansdowne Road, Manchester · M8 5SF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
Harris Halal MeatRetailers - other · 372 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester · M8 9LS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2025
Sultan TasteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Derby Street, Manchester · M8 8HW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
Al Hamra Sweet CentreTakeaway/sandwich shop · 467 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester · M8 9LR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Albeek RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17-19 Bury New Road, Manchester · M8 8FW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
Mughali TasteTakeaway/sandwich shop · 53 Bury New Road, Manchester · M8 8FX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Chefs TreatRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 262 WOODLANDS ROAD, MANCHESTER · M8 0GB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
National Halal MeatRetailers - other · 374 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester · M8 9LS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 410 real Food Standards Agency records for the M8 postcode area, of which 318 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.