The Late Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
The Late Shop 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 16 November 2022, more than 3 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: 63 Great Stone Road, Stretford, M32 8GR
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Late Shop 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% | ← The Late Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Late Shop 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 Late Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaryllis Pre-School Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Aahaa indian kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Annies Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2022 |
Questions about The Late Shop
What is The Late Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Late Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Trafford Council on 16 November 2022.
Is The Late Shop 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 The Late Shop last inspected?
The Late Shop was last inspected on 16 November 2022, more than 3 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 The Late Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Late Shop compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Late Shop holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Late Shop 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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