Harlequin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Trafford
Harlequin 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
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: 214 Stockport Road, Timperley, WA15 7UA
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Harlequin 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% | ← Harlequin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harlequin 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 Harlequin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Baguley Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Antz in your Pantz LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2017 |
| Bake.D Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Harlequin
What is Harlequin's food hygiene rating?
Harlequin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Harlequin 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 Harlequin last inspected?
Harlequin was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Harlequin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harlequin compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Harlequin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Harlequin 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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