The Pod food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Trafford
The Pod holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: Flixton Girls High School, Flixton Road, Flixton, M41 5DR
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Pod 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% | ← The Pod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Pod 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 The Pod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird I’th Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School School/college/university | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Adlington House Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Adlington – Retirement Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B C Kelly( Stalls 4 & 5) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bevan's Restaurant Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Adrak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about The Pod
What is The Pod's food hygiene rating?
The Pod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The Pod 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pod last inspected?
The Pod was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 The Pod?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pod compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Pod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Pod 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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