The Hope Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
The Hope Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 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: Wood Lane Post Office, 49 Wood Lane, Partington, M31 4LT
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Hope Centre among the 1,608 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 | 1,608 | 81% | ← The Hope Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 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 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 Hope Centre 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 Hope Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Care Home Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Fairfield Residential Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Caterlink@ Forest Gate Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Forest Gate Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Caterlink@ Broadoak Secondary Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Gillitots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about The Hope Centre
What is The Hope Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Hope Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 17 December 2025.
Is The Hope Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hope Centre last inspected?
The Hope Centre was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 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 The Hope Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hope Centre compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Hope Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Hope Centre 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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