What is the average food hygiene rating in Trafford?

The average food hygiene rating in Trafford is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,987 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Trafford compare with the national average for food hygiene?

80.8% of rated premises in Trafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Trafford 170 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Trafford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,606 food businesses in Trafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.8% of the 1,987 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Trafford have a low hygiene rating?

64 food businesses in Trafford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Trafford food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Trafford (2,190 establishments on record, 1,987 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Trafford

In Trafford, 80.8% of 1,987 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 2,190 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Trafford has 1,606 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,987 rated premises (80.8%). 64 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 80.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +1.1 pp
National rank: 170 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Trafford

5★ Very Good

1,606 (80.8%)

4★ Good

227 (11.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

90 (4.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

36 (1.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

22 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

6 (0.3%)

Plus 117 awaiting inspection and 86 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 117 awaiting inspection and 86 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Trafford: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Trafford?: The average food hygiene rating in Trafford is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,987 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Trafford compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 80.8% of rated premises in Trafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Trafford 170 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Trafford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,606 food businesses in Trafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.8% of the 1,987 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Trafford have a low hygiene rating?: 64 food businesses in Trafford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Trafford food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Trafford (2,190 establishments on record, 1,987 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Trafford

Top-rated places in Trafford

Grace White CakesOther catering premises · WA15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Asda Hale BarnsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · The Square, Hale Barns, Altrincham · WA15 8ST
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club (Kitchen & Bar)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldfield Lane, Dunham Massey Altrincham, Cheshire · WA14 4TY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Little Petals Day Nursery LtdCaring Premises · 142 Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Manchester · M32 8DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Sodexo at Altrincham Grammar School Sixth Form CentreSchool/college/university · Altrincham Grammar School Sixth Form Centre, Green Courts, Bowdon, Altrincham · WA14 2SR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 363-363a Stockport Road, Timperley, Altrincham · WA15 7UG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
TreadgoldsRetailers - other · 7 Charles Court, Thorley Lane, Timperley, Altrincham · WA15 7BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 George Street, Altrincham · WA14 1RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
DujourMobile caterer · Selfridges, 1 The Dome, The Trafford Centre, Manchester · M17 8DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
lindttRetailers - other · unit 61, Regent Crescent, Trafford Centre · M178AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
KenjiRetailers - other · Unit 75-77 Regent Crescent, Trafford Centre, Manchester · M17 8AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
NespressoRetailers - other · Unit 63 Regent Crescent Trafford centre
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Trafford

Seymour News & GroceriesRetailers - other · 272 Upper Chorlton Road, Old Trafford, Manchester · M16 0BN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
Busby BurgersMobile caterer · Sir matt busby, Stretford
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 June 2018
Hello Oriental Trafford CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5A The Orient, Trafford Centre, Trafford Park · M17 8EH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026
Boozy BustersRetailers - other · 276 Upper Chorlton Road, Old Trafford, Manchester · M16 0BN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Papa DonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Longford Road, Stretford, Manchester · M32 0HQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2026
Creative SupportCaring Premises · 2 Stokoe Avenue, Altrincham · WA14 4LF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Spices of KashmirTakeaway/sandwich shop · 89a-89b, 89a Ayres Road, Old Trafford, Manchester · M16 7GS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
Fresh and TastyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 The Circle, Stretford, Manchester · M32 9TR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,190 real Food Standards Agency records for Trafford, of which 1,987 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.