Jack in box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Jack in box holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 October 2017, more than 8 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: The Market Hall, Greenwood Street, Altrincham, WA14 1SA
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Jack in box sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Jack in box | |
| 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 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 Jack in box 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 Jack in box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Chai Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Acai and the Tribe Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Blanchflower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Alibi Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| A Moose Bouche Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Altrincham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bounceback Food Community Kitchen Caring Premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Altrincham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Jack in box
What is Jack in box's food hygiene rating?
Jack in box has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 13 October 2017.
Is Jack in box safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jack in box last inspected?
Jack in box was last inspected on 13 October 2017, more than 8 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 Jack in box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Jack in box compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Jack in box holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Jack in box 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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