Barrows Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Barrows Bakery 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Barrows Bakery, 155 Church Road, Urmston, M41 6EA
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Barrows Bakery sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Barrows Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barrows Bakery 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 Barrows Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Away Day Care Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bird I’th Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Adrak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Adlington – Retirement Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Adlington House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Auld Chimp Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Barrows Bakery
What is Barrows Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Barrows Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Barrows Bakery 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 Barrows Bakery last inspected?
Barrows Bakery was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Barrows Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barrows Bakery compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Barrows Bakery holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Barrows Bakery 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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