The Old Packet House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Trafford
The Old Packet House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: The Old Packet House, 1 Navigation Road, Altrincham, WA14 1LW
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Old Packet 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 Old Packet 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Old Packet 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 Old Packet House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biryani & Crispy Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 1805 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bridgewater Nursery Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Atlantic Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Altrincham Day Nursery Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2006 |
Questions about The Old Packet House
What is The Old Packet House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Packet House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Old Packet 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Packet House last inspected?
The Old Packet House was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Old Packet House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Packet 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 Old Packet House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Old Packet 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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