Manchester has 5,516 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
86% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 69% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 186 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 37% of food businesses in Manchester.
218 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
367 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 2,572 | 4.4/5 | 66% |
| Stockport | 961 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Wythenshawe | 488 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Sale | 423 | 4.6/5 | 77% |
| Old Trafford | 416 | 4.5/5 | 74% |
| Hale (Trafford) | 228 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
There are currently 5,516 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Manchester, out of 643,774 rated establishments across the UK.
In Manchester, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 69% of rated businesses in Manchester hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Manchester are carried out by Manchester. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Manchester was last updated on 17 July 2026.