Costa's Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Trafford
Costa's Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Costa's Fish & Chips was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 35 Hale Road, Altrincham, WA14 2EY
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Costa's Fish & Chips 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% | ← Costa's Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Costa's Fish & Chips 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 Costa's Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Little Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2006 |
| California Coffee and Wine Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bowdon Preparatory School School/college/university | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Capuchin Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| A Bloc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Canada Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cheshire Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Costa's Fish & Chips
What is Costa's Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Costa's Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Costa's Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa's Fish & Chips last inspected?
Costa's Fish & Chips was last inspected on 4 June 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 Costa's Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Costa's Fish & Chips compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Costa's Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Costa's Fish & Chips 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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