The Forge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Trafford
The Forge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 1, Kestrel Road, Trafford Park, M17 1SF
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Forge among the 1,611 places in Trafford holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ← The Forge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Forge none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Forge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Conditioning Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Archies Atomic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Arbour Academy School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| B's Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Forge
What is The Forge's food hygiene rating?
The Forge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 20 August 2019.
Is The Forge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Forge last inspected?
The Forge was last inspected on 20 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Forge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Forge compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Forge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Forge and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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