Portland Wine Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Portland Wine Company 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
This is a fresh result: Portland Wine Company was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 152a Ashley Road, Hale, WA15 9SA
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Portland Wine Company 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% | ← Portland Wine Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Portland Wine Company 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 Portland Wine Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Hale Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Canada Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Capuchin Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Charlie Brown's Hale Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aspire Gym Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2006 |
| Bowdon Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Altrincham Little Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
Questions about Portland Wine Company
What is Portland Wine Company's food hygiene rating?
Portland Wine Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Portland Wine Company 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 Portland Wine Company last inspected?
Portland Wine Company was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Portland Wine Company?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Portland Wine Company compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Portland Wine Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Portland Wine Company 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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