Testimonials
Al Taj Al Malaki General Trading UK Ltd
Rahat Rizvi is the owner of Al Taj Al Malaki General Trading UK Ltd, based just outside Manchester City Centre. The business imports and distributes a variety of top-quality food products including rice, spices, sauces, frozen food and juices.
The business was inspected and awarded a food hygiene rating of 4 in June 2024 and Rahat was very pleased with the result. She was very thankful for the support provided to her by Manchester City Council's Business Compliance Support officer Tapiwa Read more...
Bottomley's Pies
Bottomley’s Pies is a pie-based home caterer in Urmston. Owner Steve Bottomley makes each delicious pie to order and as a big believer in the personal touch, he delivers every order to his customers by hand.
Steve had been making pies for family and friends for years before he decided to start trading as Bottomley's Pies in July 2024.
Trafford Councils Business Compliance Officer Grace contacted Steve in April 2024 to offer a range of support, to help ensure Bottomley’s Pies got off to the best start with their food hygiene and compliance. Read more...
Cafe La Vida
Cafe La Vida is a family run café in Stockport town centre. Their fresh and modern décor brings a wonderful vibrancy to the establishment where their friendly team are serving great coffee, delicious cakes and a range of hot and cold food – including delightful afternoon teas!
While Sanan already knew about most of the things required before opening, Stockport Council's Business Compliance Support Officer Sarah, was able to offer advice and guidance on smaller details which have helped to save time, costs and ensure all records are in one place. “I knew the main things that I had to do before opening to make sure that I was meeting the council’s requirements, but Sarah helped me with a lot of little things that I didn’t know about..." Read more...
Canal Side Cafe
Canal Side Cafe is a family run cafe situated by the Ashton Canal at Portland Basin, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Owners Lee and Annmarie Howell are thrilled to have been awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 following their first food hygiene inspection by Tameside Council.
This isn't Lee and Annmarie's first food business venture, having run cafe's around 20 years ago, however the catering industry has changed a lot over the years, so the Howell's have had to re-familiarise themselves with all of the food safety rules and regulations. Read more about how Helen, the Business Compliance Support Officer for Tameside council, supported the Howell's to help ensure success. Read more...
Chelly's Deli
Chelly’s Deli is a home caterer based in Sale, Greater Manchester and is run by owner Aaron McManus. The business was awarded a food hygiene rating of 5 by Trafford Council.
"I feel very confident about food hygiene in general after speaking with Grace. I was a bit nervous about having an inspector visit beforehand but knowing that they’re there to give helpful advice and guidance with a heads up on what is required changed that. I’d definitely recommend the Business Compliance Support service to other business owners”. Read more...
King Street Tea Room
King Street Tea Room is a cafe located in the indoor market in Farnworth, Bolton. Owner Laura Isherwood was very pleased to be awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 4 by Bolton Council following their first food hygiene inspection.
Laura explained that Bolton Council's Business Compliance Support Officer Patrick helped them set up for success. "I was nervous. I didn't really know what to expect, especially with it being our first inspection. It was very stressful actually, but then Patrick got in touch and explained everything we needed to do to be compliant. That really helped to reduce the stress levels and worry". Read more...
La Vita Coffee
La Vita Coffee is a modern and welcoming café in Westhoughton, Bolton. First time business owner Renato Goroveci was thrilled to achieve a 5 on their recent food hygiene inspection after receiving support and guidance from our Bolton Council Business Compliance Support Officer.
"It’s important to have open communication and build good relationships when you’re running a business and we know that if we have any questions going forward, we can get in touch with Patrick and he’ll be there to help. We definitely recommend the service to other businesses". Read more...