Sandgate Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Sandgate Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 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: 13 Lostock Road, Davyhulme, M41 0SU
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Sandgate Service Station 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% | ← Sandgate Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sandgate Service Station 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 Sandgate Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2015 |
| Betty and Dolly's Sandwich Bar and Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| A M Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Be Active Urmston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| BeActive cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy, Davyhulme Medical Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Sandgate Service Station
What is Sandgate Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Sandgate Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Sandgate Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandgate Service Station last inspected?
Sandgate Service Station was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 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 Sandgate Service Station?
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 Sandgate Service Station compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Sandgate Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Sandgate Service Station 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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