The Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
The Local 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 14 May 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: 387 Stockport Road, Timperley, WA15 7UR
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local 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% | ← The Local | |
| 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 The Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Baguley Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2017 |
| Bake.D Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Belmore Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about The Local
What is The Local's food hygiene rating?
The Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Local 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 The Local last inspected?
The Local was last inspected on 14 May 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 The Local?
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 The Local compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Local holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Local 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Local is one of 534 rated food businesses in Altrincham. See every hygiene rating in Altrincham →
Trafford inspects and rates 2,191 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Trafford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.trafford.gov.uk
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