Alphabets food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Trafford
Alphabets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2016, more than 9 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: Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Old Hall Road, Sale, M33 2JA
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Alphabets 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% | ← Alphabets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Alphabets 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 Alphabets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Aytan's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Andrea’s Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Amphora Cafe LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Belgian Waffle Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Alphabets
What is Alphabets's food hygiene rating?
Alphabets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 12 July 2016.
Is Alphabets 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alphabets last inspected?
Alphabets was last inspected on 12 July 2016, more than 9 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 Alphabets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Alphabets compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Alphabets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Alphabets 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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