Stamford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Trafford
Stamford Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Stamford Arms, 2 The Firs, Bowdon, WA14 2TW
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Stamford Arms 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% | ← Stamford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stamford Arms 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 Stamford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Croquet Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2017 |
| Bowdon Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Altrincham Prep School School/college/university | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bollin Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bowdon Cricket & Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bowdon Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Bowdon C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2006 |
Questions about Stamford Arms
What is Stamford Arms's food hygiene rating?
Stamford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Stamford Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stamford Arms last inspected?
Stamford Arms was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Stamford Arms?
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 Stamford Arms compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Stamford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Stamford Arms 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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