Equal Tea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
Equal Tea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Equal Tea was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Trafford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Trafford ratings →
Address: 176-178 Church Road, Flixton, M41 9FD
How this rating has changed
Equal Tea was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Equal Tea among the 1,602 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 | 1,602 | 81% | ← Equal Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 226 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 Equal Tea 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 Equal Tea, 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 | 0.3 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 Equal Tea
What is Equal Tea's food hygiene rating?
Equal Tea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Equal Tea 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Equal Tea last inspected?
Equal Tea was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Equal Tea?
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 Equal Tea compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,990 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Equal Tea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Equal Tea 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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