Kingston 13 Food & Drink food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Kingston 13 Food & Drink holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 January 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: 5 Moss Lane West, Old Trafford, M15 5PQ
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Kingston 13 Food & Drink sits behind roughly 1,608 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,608 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Kingston 13 Food & Drink | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kingston 13 Food & Drink 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 Kingston 13 Food & Drink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaryllis Day Nursery Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| ANS Groceries Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2017 |
| Abbotsford Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| ACCG - The Claremont Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| 14Forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| Abu Mazen Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| A & S Off Licence also T/as Go Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2018 |
| A & A News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Kingston 13 Food & Drink
What is Kingston 13 Food & Drink's food hygiene rating?
Kingston 13 Food & Drink has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Kingston 13 Food & Drink safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kingston 13 Food & Drink last inspected?
Kingston 13 Food & Drink was last inspected on 24 January 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 Kingston 13 Food & Drink?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kingston 13 Food & Drink compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Kingston 13 Food & Drink holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Kingston 13 Food & Drink 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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