Essano takeaway improves hygiene rating to three

Essano, situated on Manchester Road, was rated zero following an inspection on October 14 last year.

However, after a more recent visit in March, the business has raised its score to a three.

The takeaway offers a range of fast food, including burgers, pizzas, kebabs, and fried chicken, which it describes as “freshly made, expertly packed, and ready for pickup or fast delivery.”

Food hygiene ratings are designed to reflect the standards found at the time of inspection.

They assess several key areas, including how food is handled, stored, and prepared, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and how food safety is managed overall.

During inspections, officers evaluate how hygienically food is handled, the physical state of the premises, and whether appropriate food safety systems are in place.

Where serious risks are identified, authorities have the power to partially or fully close a business until improvements are made.

A rating of three indicates that a business is generally satisfactory and meets the minimum legal requirements for food safety and hygiene.

The latest rating shows a significant improvement for the Manchester Road takeaway since its previous inspection.