Central Library Cafe

Manchester

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Central Library Cafe scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 1 August 2026 by Manchester.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Central Library Cafe, from January 2024 to August 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2024 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Central Library Cafe.

Food hygiene rating history for Central Library Cafe
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
3 January 2024	5 / 5	Very good
1 August 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Central Library Cafe in Manchester has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

St Peter's Square,
Manchester,
M2 5PD

Central Library Cafe Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Central Library Cafe. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Central Library Cafe?

Food hygiene at Central Library Cafe is inspected by Manchester, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.manchester.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Central Library Cafe

What is Central Library Cafe’s food hygiene rating?

Central Library Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 August 2026.

When was Central Library Cafe last inspected?

Central Library Cafe was last inspected by Manchester on 1 August 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.