Newslink food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Newslink holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 49 Edge Lane, Stretford, M32 8HW
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Newslink sits behind roughly 1,827 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ← Newslink | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Newslink 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 Newslink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2016 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2005 |
| A & S Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Newslink
What is Newslink's food hygiene rating?
Newslink has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Trafford Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Newslink safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Newslink last inspected?
Newslink was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months 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 Newslink?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newslink compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Newslink holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Newslink 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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Understanding this rating
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