Food on Third food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
Food on Third holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 378 Cooper House, Third Avenue, Trafford Park, M17 1JE
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Food on Third 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% | ← Food on Third | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Food on Third 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 Food on Third, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Forest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| A & S Off Licence Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Amigos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Anchorage Convenience Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Ace Conditioning Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Food on Third
What is Food on Third's food hygiene rating?
Food on Third has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Food on Third 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food on Third last inspected?
Food on Third was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Food on Third?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food on Third compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Food on Third is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Food on Third 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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