Cornerstones food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Trafford
Cornerstones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2001, more than 24 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 230 Washway Road, Sale, M33 4RA
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Cornerstones 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% | ← Cornerstones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cornerstones 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 Cornerstones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Coffee Mobile caterer | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Amberley Care Home Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| B For Butterfly Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| 7 Days Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Ashlands Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No8 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Cornerstones
What is Cornerstones's food hygiene rating?
Cornerstones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 12 December 2001.
Is Cornerstones 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cornerstones last inspected?
Cornerstones was last inspected on 12 December 2001, more than 24 years 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 Cornerstones?
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 Cornerstones compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Cornerstones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Cornerstones 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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