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They range from bars in trendy Chorlton to takeaways in the heart of the city, critically acclaimed restaurants, and homely local cafes.

But what they all have in common is that food safety inspectors have visited the premises - and found standards well below satisfactory.

A food business that is doing everything right - in terms of hygiene (preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage), cleanliness (layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control), food safety (system of checks in place to ensure food served is safe, evidence staff know about food safety) - will get a top food hygiene rating of 5, which every establishment can achieve according to the FSA.

But 168 venues in the city of Manchester are at the other end of the scale - with food hygiene ratings of one or zero.

This means inspectors have deemed that urgent (0) or major (1) improvement is necessary and told staff how to go about it. Only where inspectors find an imminent risk to health - ie food is unsafe to eat - will a business face some kind prohibition on trading.

Most of the premises listed here got a food hygiene rating of 1, and these are the most recent scores available in Food Standards Agency data, provided by Manchester’s local authority inspectors.

There is no legal requirement on a business to display its food safety rating. The businesses found by the Manchester Evening News’ research include some of highly popular venues, on busy central and suburban streets throughout the region.

The ratings were accurate at the time of the last inspection date, do not account for any changes made since, and have been made publicly available by the Food Standards Agency.

A&G Kitchen , 267 Nuthurst Road, Moston (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Abaseen Takeaway , 999 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Aladdin , 529 Wilmslow Road, Withington (last inspected October 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Al-Aqsa Take Away Limited , 595 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Allens Fried Chicken , 327 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Al-Rayyan , 10 Copson Street, Withington (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Ases Bakery Ltd, 4 Hartley Street, Chorlton (last inspected March 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Badar Adan , 212 Claremont Road, Rusholme (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

Bahar Cafe , 308 Claremont Road, Rusholme (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Bamboo Garden , 18 Broadway, New Moston (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Barwaaquo Cafe , 174 Claremont Road, Rusholme/Moss Side (last inspected March 2017) Rating: 1

Battery Park Juice Ba r, 615A Wilbraham Road, Chorlton (last inspected January 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Beilul Lounge , 100A Wilmslow Road, Rusholme (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Bella House , 49 Manchester Road, Chorlton (last inspected March 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Bella Pizza , 660 Hyde Road, Gorton (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

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Bengal Spice , 354 Moston Lane, Moston (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

In a statement, the manager of Bengal Spice told the M.E.N they took 'immediate action' to remedy issues highlighted by inspectors.

He added: "A one star rating was undeserved but would have been acceptable if they had returned for a re-inspection after the 1 week deadline placed upon us to rectify the matters highlighted. Cleaning takes place everyday as well as a two-part deep clean over two days every week, staff are trained up to level two in food hygiene and we were not scrutinised for storage or preparation of food.

"If anything these one star ratings have been given out retrospectively due to the lack of daily record keeping and cleaning checklists, this does not mean that safety, hygiene and cleaning practices aren’t carried out but merely that there isn’t any written evidence that they have been."

Big Hands Bar , 296 Oxford Road, Manchester (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Binary Bar , Unit 1 Arundel Street, Manchester (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

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Blackley Fast Food , 1143 Rochdale Road, Blackley (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 0

A manager was not available for comment.

Blue Cafe , 312 Wilmslow Road ,Fallowfield (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Blue Mist , 112 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme (last inspected January 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

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British Raj , 399 Hollinwood Avenue, Moston (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Buddha Express , 265 Upper Brook Street, Manchester (last inspected July 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

California Pizza , 630 Hyde Road, Gorton (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Canada Grill , 613B Wilbraham Road, Chorlton (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Canadian Charcoal Pit , 443 Wilmslow Road, Withington (last inspected March 2018) Rating: 0

A manager was not available for comment.

Canadian Charcoal Pit , 234 Burton Road, West Didsbury (last inspected February 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Canadian Charcoal Pit , 826 Hyde Road, Gorton (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Caribbean Flavas , 401 Palatine Road, Northenden (last inspected July 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Caribb/Mixi Grill , 991 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected January 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Chancellors Sandwich Bar , 2 Chancellor Lane, Ardwick (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Chan’s Takeaway , 168 Stanley Grove, Gorton (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Chicken Bar , 351 Hollinwood Avenue, New Moston (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Chick Inn , 582 Ashton New Road, Openshaw (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Chilli’s , 24 Swan Street, Ancoats (last inspected March 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

China Kitchen , 59 Reddish Lane, Gorton (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Cinnamon Spice , 3 Willowbank Church Lane, Moston (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Coffee Break , Unit 48A Arndale Centre, Manchester (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Delicious Chicken , 469 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester (last inspected October 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

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Delicious Garden , 943 Oldham Road, Newton Heath (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Dera Restaurant , 433 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 0

A manager was not available for comment.

De Rock African Kitchen and Ba r, 49 Kenyon Lane, Moston (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

DFC Chicken , 791 Stockport Road, Levenshulme(last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Dial-a-Roti, 17 Lansdowne Road, Crumpsall (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Electrik , 559 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Empire Takeaway , 28 Old Moat Lane, Withington (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Fallow Cafe , 2A Landcross Road, Fallowfield (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Feeders Digest Mobile , Regal Industrial Estate, Gorton Road (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

Food Factory , 886 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Freddy’s Chicken , 5 Lansdowne Road, Crumpsall (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Freddy’s Chicken & Pizza , 543 Stockport Road, Longsight (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Fresh Loaf , 2 Central Hall Buildings, Manchester (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Front for Something , 25 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Garden of Vegan , 222 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield (last inspected November 2017) Rating:1

Manager Asjed Iqbal. said: "We were not open at the time of inspection because of renovations and didn't have our pest control booklet with us. We always keep it on stand by now.

"We have asked the council to come back and review us and have an independent Bristol company, Orion, to reinspect the premises also."

He wanted to make it clear the M.E.N. are welcome to come and inspect it ourselves because they have nothing to hide.

Golden Bridge Chinese Takeaway , 1172 Rochdale Road, Blackley (last inspected September 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Gold Medal, 2 Agnew Road, Gorton (last inspected September 2017) Rating:1

A manager was not available for comment.

Good Morning Manchester , 2A Grandale Street, Rusholme (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Gordons Kitchen , 293 Chester Road, Hulme (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Grillish , 585 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Hing Fat , 797-799 Rochdale Road, Harpurhey (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Ho’s Bakery , 46 Faulkner Street, Manchester (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Hong King , 49 Kingsway, Burnage (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Hopewell Fish & Chips , 182 Church Lane, Moston (last inspected February 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Hot Chicx Takeaway Ltd , 106A Mauldeth Road, Fallowfield (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Hot N Cold Foods , Reliance Street, Newton Heath (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

I am Pho , 44 George Street, Manchester (last inspected July 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Istanbul Turkish Cuisine , 187 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Jam Street Bar & Grill , 78 Upper Chorlton Road, Old Trafford (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Janam Fast Food , 78 Portland Street, Manchester (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Java Bar Espresso , 3 Oxford Road Station, Manchester (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Jenny Spot Restaurant , 576 Hyde Road, Gorton (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

Jerk Junction , 170 Manchester Road, Chorlton (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Jilani’s Cafe , 155 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Jimmy’s Takeaway , 463 Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Jollof Cafe , 884 Hyde Road, Gorton (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

K2 Taj , 2 Meldon Road, Rusholme (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Kafiso Coffee Shop , 286 Claremont Road, Rusholme (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 0

Kebabalicious , 195 Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected February 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Khan’s Kebab House , 426 Wilmslow Road, Withington (last inspected July 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Kin Fung Fish & Chips , 125 Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Krunchy Fried Chicken , 50-52 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Krunchy Fried Chicken , 232 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

Kurdistan Restaurant , 4 Grandale Street, Rusholme (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Kurrylicious , 16 Broadway, New Moston (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Lahori Badsha , 138 Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Lahori Chaska , 458 Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham, Hill (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Lameizi, Unit 2 The Quadrangle, Chester Street, Manchester (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 0

A manager was not available for comment.

Levenshulme Bakery , 842 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

Little Aladdin , 72 High Street, Manchester (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Love Krispy , 128 Royal Oak Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Magic Muffin , 246 Bradford Road, Miles Platting (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Malik’s Kebab House , 1166 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

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Mary & Archie , 200 Burton Road, West Didsbury (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A spokeswoman said: "The only thing we were missing when they came round to do the inspection was a daily record and cleaning check list and they automatically gave us a one-star.

"They said do this and we will come back and remark you. They never came back and it's the same old story.

"It was completely undeserved. We are not a dirty premises at all. They said they would come back within four weeks. We have been waiting over a year and they haven't come back."

McTucky’s Fried Chicken , 40 Sackville Street, Manchester (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Mei Dim Restaurant , 45-47 Faulkner Street, Manchester (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Merhaba Ethiopian Restaurant , 290 Claremont Road, Rusholme (last inspected February 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Mi and Pho , 384 Palatine Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Milano Pizza , 121 Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Milano Pizza’s , 164 Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Munchies , 355 Victoria Avenue, Higher Blackley (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

My Lahore , Unit 71 Sharston Industrial Estate, Sharston (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Nectar Bistro , 404 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

New City Fish And Chips , 106 Northmoor Road, Longsight (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Newton Heath Kebab House , 36 Scotland Hall Road, Newton Heath (last inspected March 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

New York Krispy , 839-841 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Old Sichuan , 234 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury (last inspected April 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Olivien Pizza House , 126 Burton Road, Didsbury (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Pacific Restaurant , 58-60 George Street, Manchester (last inspected July 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Palermo Pizza , 246 Moston Lane, Moston (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 0

A manager was not available for comment.

Panda King , 63 Kenyon Lane, Moston (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Papa Sams , 459 Princess Road, Withington (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Peking Garden , 232 Moston Lane, Failsworth (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Raj Cuisine and Pizza Bar , 339 Hollinwood Avenue, Moston (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Peppers , 1317 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Persian Home , 818A Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Phoenix , 12 Swan Street, Ancoats (last inspected October 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

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Pi Chorlton , 99 Manchester Road, Chorlton (last inspected October 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

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Pinchjos , 192 Burton Road, West Didsbury (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Pol Ice Cream , 35 Hermitage Road, Crumpsall (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

Pop Inn Cafe , Conran Street, Harpurhey (last inspected November 2016) Rating: 1

Portland Plaice , 88 Portland Street, Manchester (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Punjab Tandoori , 479 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester (last inspected March 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Queens Lounge , 1049 Oldham Road, Newton Heath (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Rajas Pizza Bar , 579 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Red Lantern , 132 Royal Oak Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected March 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Red Tree Chinese Takeaway , 1047 Oldham Road, Newton Heath (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Reggae Grill , 703 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Ritz Tandoori Takeaway , 132 Oldham Road, Ancoats (last inspected November 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Rose African Kitchen , 67 Constable Street, Abbey Hey (last inspected September 2017) Rating:1

A manager was not available for comment.

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Royal Cod , 466 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton (last inspected November 2016) Rating: 1

Owner Ali Musabi said: "The inspectors come a couple of years ago and we did not have our accident book on us because there was some workers in the back area. We had to move the paperwork.

"It was too harsh saying we are unhygienic. Our shop is absolutely super clean and I make sure to keep the quality to a high standard.

"We have 40 years of experience and a rating of five before it went to a one."

Rusholme Star , 2 Grandale Street, Rusholme (last inspected July 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Rustica Sandwich Bar , 1 Hilton Street, Manchester (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Sadaf Takeaway , 167 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 0

A manager was not available for comment.

Safad Takeaway & Restaurant , 47-49 Bloom Street, Manchester (last inspected January 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Sajna Indian Kitchen , 96 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Sakura House , 190 Burton Road, West Didsbury (last inspected March 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Shrek’s Pizza , 109 Sale Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Sirocco Cafe Lounge , 477 Wilmslow Road, Withington (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Sizzling Bites , 2 Maple Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Sizzling Kitchen , 142 Chapman Street, Manchester (last inspected October 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Slice Pizza & Bread Bar , 1A Stevenson Square, Northern Quarter (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Street Steak/Marmara Steak , 501 Claremont Road, Rusholme (last inspected March 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Summer Sun , 118 Culcheth Lane, Newton Heath (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Super Pizza , 512 Portway, Wythenshawe (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Szechuan Kitchen , 57 Faulkner Street, Manchester (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

The Ben Chippy , 314 Moston Lane, Moston (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Anmol Sweet House , 390 Dickenson Road, Longsight (last inspected April 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

The Beno cafe , New Smithfield Market, Openshaw (last inspected March 2018) Rating: 0

A manager was not available for comment.

The Food Box , 227 Burnage Lane, Burnage (last inspected November 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

The Jalal, 242 Fog Lane, Didsbury (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

The Meating Room , 948 Stockport Road, Levenshulme (last inspected May 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

The Mediterranean Cafe , 124-126 Withington Road, Whalley Range (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

The Rice Bowl, 33A Cross Street, Manchester (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

The Spices African Cuisine Limited , 254 Moston Lane, Moston (last inspected September 2016) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Tigris Cafe & Restaurant, 193 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Tinmus Takeaway , 33 Chester Street, Manchester (last inspected December 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Today Fresh Shawarma, 1A Grandale Street, Rusholme (last inspected August 2017) Rating: 1

Top Pizza, 197 Fog Lane, Didsbury (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Umami Basement , 149-153 Oxford Road, Manchester (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Uncle B’s Fish & Chips, 189 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Unique Taste , 31 Derby Street, Cheetham (last inspected February 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Smoky’s , 84 Bury Old Road, Cheetham Hill (last inspected October 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Village Cafe , 47A Domett Street, Blackley (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Wings Chinese Takeaway , 83 Wendover Road, Wythenshawe (last inspected March 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Wrapaway , 479 Wilmslow Road, Withington (last inspected June 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Wrays Cafe Bar, 1 Ebberstone Street, Fallowfield (last inspected March 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Ya koyo Spot , 55 Kenyon Lane, Moston (last inspected September 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Yo Yo Noodle , 5 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield (last inspected January 2018) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

Zeytoon Restaurant , 267 Upper Brook Street, Manchester (last inspected July 2017) Rating: 1

A manager was not available for comment.

All ratings were correct at scoresonthedoors.org as of April 28.