Otters in a Pot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
Otters in a Pot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Otters in a Pot was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1C 5 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1BD
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Otters in a Pot 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% | ← Otters in a Pot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Otters in a Pot 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 Otters in a Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Etna Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bounceback Food Community Kitchen Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Alibi Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Blanchflower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Acai and the Tribe Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Altrincham Chai Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Otters in a Pot
What is Otters in a Pot's food hygiene rating?
Otters in a Pot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Otters in a Pot 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Otters in a Pot last inspected?
Otters in a Pot was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Otters in a Pot?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Otters in a Pot compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Otters in a Pot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Otters in a Pot 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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