Legh Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
Legh Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Legh Arms was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Legh Arms, 176-178 Northenden Road, Sale, M33 2SR
How this rating has changed
Legh Arms was re-inspected on 1 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | 5 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 Legh Arms 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% | ← Legh Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Legh Arms 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 Legh Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Alphabets Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Aytan's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Andrea’s Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Amphora Cafe LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Legh Arms
What is Legh Arms's food hygiene rating?
Legh Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Legh Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Legh Arms last inspected?
Legh Arms was last inspected on 1 July 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 Legh Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Legh Arms compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Legh Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Legh Arms 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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