The Trafford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
The Trafford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2017, more than 8 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: The Trafford Arms Hotel, 699 Chester Road, Stretford, M16 0GW
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Trafford 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 Trafford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Trafford 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 Trafford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Alcohol Store @24x7 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Aloha Poke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Anchorage Convenience Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Trafford
What is The Trafford's food hygiene rating?
The Trafford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 5 December 2017.
Is The Trafford 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Trafford last inspected?
The Trafford was last inspected on 5 December 2017, more than 8 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 Trafford?
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 Trafford compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Trafford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Trafford 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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