The Butcher’s Bar Hale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
The Butcher’s Bar Hale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Butcher’s Bar Hale was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 181 Ashley Road, Hale, WA15 9SD
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Butcher’s Bar Hale 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% | ← The Butcher’s Bar Hale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Butcher’s Bar Hale 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 The Butcher’s Bar Hale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Hale Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Charlie Brown's Hale Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Capuchin Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Canada Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Aspire Gym Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2006 |
| Broussa Day Nursery & Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bowdon Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about The Butcher’s Bar Hale
What is The Butcher’s Bar Hale's food hygiene rating?
The Butcher’s Bar Hale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Butcher’s Bar Hale 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butcher’s Bar Hale last inspected?
The Butcher’s Bar Hale was last inspected on 9 June 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 The Butcher’s Bar Hale?
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 The Butcher’s Bar Hale compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Butcher’s Bar Hale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Butcher’s Bar Hale 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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