Colby’s Stretford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
Colby’s Stretford 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
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: 1116 Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0HA
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Colby’s Stretford 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% | ← Colby’s Stretford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Colby’s Stretford 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 Colby’s Stretford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2016 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2005 |
| A & S Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Amigos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Colby’s Stretford
What is Colby’s Stretford's food hygiene rating?
Colby’s Stretford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Colby’s Stretford 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 Colby’s Stretford last inspected?
Colby’s Stretford 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 Colby’s Stretford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Colby’s Stretford compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Colby’s Stretford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Colby’s Stretford 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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