The Three Barrels (Urmston) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
The Three Barrels (Urmston) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Three Barrels (Urmston) was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Trafford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Trafford ratings →
Address: 44 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5AB
How this rating has changed
The Three Barrels (Urmston) was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Trafford
That puts The Three Barrels (Urmston) among the 1,602 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 | 1,602 | 81% | ← The Three Barrels (Urmston) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 226 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 The Three Barrels (Urmston) 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 Three Barrels (Urmston), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bevano Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Auld Chimp Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2012 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Angela's Cafe & Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Banga Curries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Adams Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
Questions about The Three Barrels (Urmston)
What is The Three Barrels (Urmston)'s food hygiene rating?
The Three Barrels (Urmston) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 27 August 2026.
Is The Three Barrels (Urmston) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Barrels (Urmston) last inspected?
The Three Barrels (Urmston) was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Three Barrels (Urmston)?
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 The Three Barrels (Urmston) compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,990 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Barrels (Urmston) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects The Three Barrels (Urmston) 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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