Clinton Cards food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Clinton Cards 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 6 September 2012, more than 13 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 150 Peel Avenue, The Trafford Centre, M17 8BL
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Clinton Cards 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% | ← Clinton Cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Clinton Cards 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 Clinton Cards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Selfridges Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Barburrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Barburrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Archie’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Clinton Cards
What is Clinton Cards's food hygiene rating?
Clinton Cards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 6 September 2012.
Is Clinton Cards 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 Clinton Cards last inspected?
Clinton Cards was last inspected on 6 September 2012, more than 13 years 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 Clinton Cards?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clinton Cards compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Clinton Cards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Clinton Cards 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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