Lotus Chorlton

Manchester

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 1 June 2026 by Manchester.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Lotus Chorlton, from July 2022 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2022 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Lotus Chorlton.

Food hygiene rating history for Lotus Chorlton
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
8 July 2022	4 / 5	Good
1 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Lotus Chorlton in Manchester has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

571 Mauldeth Road West,
Manchester,
M21 7SH

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

Who inspects Lotus Chorlton?

Food hygiene at Lotus Chorlton 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 Lotus Chorlton

What is Lotus Chorlton’s food hygiene rating?

Lotus Chorlton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 June 2026.

When was Lotus Chorlton last inspected?

Lotus Chorlton was last inspected by Manchester on 1 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.