The Ark Groups – Dunham School House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Trafford
The Ark Groups – Dunham School House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: Dunham Massey Village Hall, School Lane, Dunham Massey, WA14 4SE
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Ark Groups – Dunham School House 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% | ← The Ark Groups – Dunham School House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ark Groups – Dunham School House 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 Ark Groups – Dunham School House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe & Cleaver Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Apple Barn Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bowdon Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bowdon Croquet Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2017 |
| Bollin Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Altrincham Prep School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Atticus & Indi Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Ark Groups – Dunham School House
What is The Ark Groups – Dunham School House's food hygiene rating?
The Ark Groups – Dunham School House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 16 October 2025.
Is The Ark Groups – Dunham School House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ark Groups – Dunham School House last inspected?
The Ark Groups – Dunham School House was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Ark Groups – Dunham School House?
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 The Ark Groups – Dunham School House compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Ark Groups – Dunham School House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Ark Groups – Dunham School House 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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