Eastway Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Eastway Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 June 2024, more than 2 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: Woodhouse Post Office, 12 Eastway, Sale, M33 4DX
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Eastway Stores sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Eastway Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Eastway Stores 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 Eastway Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Eastway Chinese Takeaway Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Beanstalks Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Aspire One Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| AVRY Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Antz in your Pantz LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Background Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| B For Butterfly Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Ascot House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Eastway Stores
What is Eastway Stores's food hygiene rating?
Eastway Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Eastway Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastway Stores last inspected?
Eastway Stores was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 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 Eastway Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastway Stores compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Eastway Stores holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Eastway Stores 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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