Waiting Room Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
Waiting Room Cafe 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 10 May 2024, more than 2 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: 30 Grosvenor Road, Altrincham, WA14 1LE
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Waiting Room Cafe 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% | ← Waiting Room Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Waiting Room Cafe 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 Waiting Room Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2006 |
| Altrincham Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Altrincham Church of England School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| A S E Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2006 |
| 1805 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Alibi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Blanchflower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Waiting Room Cafe
What is Waiting Room Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Waiting Room Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Waiting Room Cafe 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 Waiting Room Cafe last inspected?
Waiting Room Cafe was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 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 Waiting Room Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Waiting Room Cafe compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Waiting Room Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Waiting Room Cafe 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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