Doctor Browns food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Trafford
Doctor Browns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2025, 16 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: 2 Higher Road, Urmston, M41 9BQ
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Doctor Browns 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% | ← Doctor Browns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Doctor Browns 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 Doctor Browns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auld Chimp Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Angela's Cafe & Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2012 |
| Banga Curries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Adrak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Adams Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Ann Challis Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
Questions about Doctor Browns
What is Doctor Browns's food hygiene rating?
Doctor Browns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Doctor Browns 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Doctor Browns last inspected?
Doctor Browns was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 Doctor Browns?
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 Doctor Browns compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Doctor Browns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Doctor Browns 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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Understanding this rating
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