United Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
United Local holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Academy Apartments, 17 Warwick Road, Stretford, M16 0UH
How it compares in Trafford
A 1 is rare: only 24 of 1,982 rated places in Trafford score this low, about one in 83. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ← United Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 United Local the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 United Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Alcohol Store @24x7 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Aloha Poke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about United Local
What is United Local's food hygiene rating?
United Local has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Trafford Council on 28 November 2024.
Is United Local safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 United Local last inspected?
United Local was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 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 United Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does United Local compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while United Local holds a 1. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects United Local 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 1 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.trafford.gov.uk
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