The Rice Bowl

Manchester

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Rice Bowl 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 5 June 2026 by Manchester.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Rice Bowl, from September 2024 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2024 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Rice Bowl.

Food hygiene rating history for The Rice Bowl
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 September 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
5 June 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Rice Bowl 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?

33A Cross Street,
Manchester,
M2 1NL

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

Who inspects The Rice Bowl?

Food hygiene at The Rice Bowl 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 Rice Bowl

What is The Rice Bowl’s food hygiene rating?

The Rice Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 June 2026.

When was The Rice Bowl last inspected?

The Rice Bowl was last inspected by Manchester on 5 June 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.