What is the average food hygiene rating in Salford?

The average food hygiene rating in Salford is 4.41 out of 5, across 1,865 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Salford compare with the national average for food hygiene?

64.5% of rated premises in Salford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Salford 304 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

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

1,203 food businesses in Salford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.5% of the 1,865 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

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

105 food businesses in Salford 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 Salford food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Salford (2,085 establishments on record, 1,865 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 Salford

In Salford, 64.5% of 1,865 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.41/5. These figures cover 2,085 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Salford has 1,203 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,865 rated premises (64.5%). 105 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 64.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -15.2 pp
National rank: 304 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Salford

5★ Very Good

1,203 (64.5%)

4★ Good

380 (20.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

177 (9.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

52 (2.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

53 (2.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 108 awaiting inspection and 112 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 108 awaiting inspection and 112 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Salford: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Salford?: The average food hygiene rating in Salford is 4.41 out of 5, across 1,865 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Salford compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 64.5% of rated premises in Salford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Salford 304 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Salford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,203 food businesses in Salford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.5% of the 1,865 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Salford have a low hygiene rating?: 105 food businesses in Salford 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 Salford food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Salford (2,085 establishments on record, 1,865 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 Salford

The Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18-22 The Parade, Swinton · M27 4BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Irlam Primary School Sunset/SunriseCaring Premises · Irlam Primary School, Liverpool Road, Irlam · M44 6NA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Sainsbury'sRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 100 Regent Road, Salford · M5 4QU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Bluebell Court Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Bluebell Court Willows Nursing Home, 1 Murray Street, Salford · M7 2DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Don KastroTakeaway/sandwich shop · 511 Liverpool Street, Salford · M6 5QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Dhaara FoodsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Unit 7a Trafalgar Business Pa, Broughton Lane, Salford · M8 9TZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Ladybird Private Day NurseryCaring Premises · 110 New Lane, Eccles · M30 7JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Habonim NurseryCaring Premises · 11 Upper Park Road, Salford · M7 4HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Schools OutCaring Premises · 15 Kemsing Walk, Salford · M5 4BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Munch BoxMobile caterer
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Kidzrus MontonCaring Premises · Monton House, 19-21 Monton Green, Eccles · M30 9LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Powered PerformanceOther catering premises · M30
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Salford

M7 Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 474 Great Cheetham Street East, Salford · M7 4TW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 November 2024
P.B Discount StoreRetailers - other · 307 Bolton Road, Pendlebury · M27 8UG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
Premier News Food and Booze LtdRetailers - other · 166-168 Swinton Park Road, Salford · M6 7PA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 November 2025
Littleton Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 193-195 Littleton Road, Salford · M7 3TL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2025
K A NewsagentsRetailers - other · 37 Rydal Crescent, Worsley · M28 7JD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2025
Grocers Off LicenceRetailers - other · 34 Edmund Street, Salford · M6 5WQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Coniston Mini Market LtdRetailers - other · 4 Coniston Avenue, Little Hulton · M38 9WX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2025
myCostcutterRetailers - other · 14 Ellenbrook Road, Worsley · M28 1FZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,085 real Food Standards Agency records for Salford, of which 1,865 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. 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.