Federal Cafe & Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Trafford
Federal Cafe & Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: Federal Cafe & Bar, Central Way, Altrincham, WA14 1QU
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Federal Cafe & Bar 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% | ← Federal Cafe & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Federal Cafe & Bar 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 Federal Cafe & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibi Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Blanchflower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bounceback Food Community Kitchen Caring Premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Acai and the Tribe Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Altrincham Chai Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| A Moose Bouche Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Altrincham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Federal Cafe & Bar
What is Federal Cafe & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Federal Cafe & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Federal Cafe & Bar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Federal Cafe & Bar last inspected?
Federal Cafe & Bar was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 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 Federal Cafe & Bar?
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 Federal Cafe & Bar compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Federal Cafe & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Federal Cafe & Bar 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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