The Pen and Pencil

Manchester

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Pen and Pencil scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 26 September 2025 by Manchester.

What does this rating mean?

The Pen and Pencil 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?

Fourways House,
57 Hilton Street,
Manchester,
M1 2EJ

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

Who inspects The Pen and Pencil?

Food hygiene at The Pen and Pencil 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 The Pen and Pencil

What is The Pen and Pencil’s food hygiene rating?

The Pen and Pencil has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 September 2025.

When was The Pen and Pencil last inspected?

The Pen and Pencil was last inspected by Manchester on 26 September 2025.

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.