Brekki at the brig food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Trafford
Brekki at the brig holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: The Brigadier, Firs Way, Sale, M33 4QW
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Brekki at the brig sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ← Brekki at the brig | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brekki at the brig 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 Brekki at the brig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot House Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Beanstalks Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| All Saints Parish Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2008 |
| All Saints R C Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Amberley Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| 18 Eastway Chinese Takeaway Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Back to the Garden Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Brekki at the brig
What is Brekki at the brig's food hygiene rating?
Brekki at the brig has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Trafford Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Brekki at the brig safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Brekki at the brig last inspected?
Brekki at the brig was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Brekki at the brig?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brekki at the brig compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Brekki at the brig holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Brekki at the brig 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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