The Plant Blends food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
The Plant Blends holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Plant Blends was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Broomfield Lane, Hale, WA15 9AG
How it compares in Trafford
A 2 is rare: only 39 of 1,982 rated places in Trafford score this low, about one in 51. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ← The Plant Blends | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 The Plant Blends the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Plant Blends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Canada Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Buddha Hale Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2006 |
| Charlie Brown's Hale Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aspire Gym Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Altrincham Little Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| A Bloc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Plant Blends
What is The Plant Blends's food hygiene rating?
The Plant Blends has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Trafford Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Plant Blends safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Plant Blends last inspected?
The Plant Blends was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Plant Blends?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plant Blends compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Plant Blends holds a 2. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Plant Blends 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Trafford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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