Well Green Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Trafford
Well Green Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 May 2024, more than 2 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: 194 Grove Lane, Hale, WA15 8PU
How it compares in Trafford
In Trafford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Well Green Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,611 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,611 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ← Well Green Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Well Green Convenience Store 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 Well Green Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2003 |
| Asda Hale Barns Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Altrincham FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
Questions about Well Green Convenience Store
What is Well Green Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Well Green Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Trafford Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Well Green Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Well Green Convenience Store last inspected?
Well Green Convenience Store was last inspected on 17 May 2024, more than 2 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 Well Green Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Well Green Convenience Store compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, while Well Green Convenience Store holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects Well Green Convenience Store 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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