Heilen General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Heilen General Store 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
This is a fresh result: Heilen General Store was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 188-190 Church Road, Flixton, M41 9FD
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Heilen General Store 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% | ← Heilen General Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Heilen General Store 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 Heilen General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Adrak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bird I’th Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Auld Chimp Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bevano Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Adlington – Retirement Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2012 |
Questions about Heilen General Store
What is Heilen General Store's food hygiene rating?
Heilen General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Heilen General Store 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 Heilen General Store last inspected?
Heilen General Store was last inspected on 20 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 Heilen General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heilen General Store compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Heilen General Store holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Heilen General Store 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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