Mother of Invention
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Mother of Invention is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 73-75 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW, in the Manchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Manchester oversees 6,486 registered food businesses, of which 70% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Manchester is 4.5 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 73-75 Oldham Street, Manchester
- Postcode
- M4 1LW
- Local Authority
- Manchester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1849460
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Mother of Invention?
Mother of Invention has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Manchester.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Mother of Invention last inspected?
Mother of Invention was last inspected on 2026-02-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Mother of Invention located?
Mother of Invention is located at 73-75 Oldham Street, Manchester , M4 1LW, in the Manchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the M4 postcode area.