The Sale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
The Sale holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 15 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 Moorfield, 131 Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NW
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sale 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% | ← The Sale | |
| 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 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 The Sale 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 Sale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Aytan's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Alphabets Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Amphora Cafe LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about The Sale
What is The Sale's food hygiene rating?
The Sale has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Trafford Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Sale safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Sale last inspected?
The Sale was last inspected on 15 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 The Sale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Sale compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Sale holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Sale 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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