Dunham Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
Dunham Barn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dog Farm, School Lane, Dunham Massey, WA14 4TR
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Dunham Barn 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% | ← Dunham Barn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dunham Barn 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 Dunham Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe & Cleaver Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Apple Barn Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bowdon Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bowdon Croquet Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2017 |
| Bollin Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Altrincham Prep School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Atticus & Indi Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Dunham Barn
What is Dunham Barn's food hygiene rating?
Dunham Barn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Dunham Barn 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunham Barn last inspected?
Dunham Barn was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months 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 Dunham Barn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dunham Barn compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Dunham Barn holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Dunham Barn 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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