What is the average food hygiene rating in WA14?

The average food hygiene rating in the WA14 postcode area of Trafford is 4.72 out of 5, across 377 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in WA14 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

309 food businesses in the WA14 postcode area of Trafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82% of the 377 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in WA14 have a low hygiene rating?

9 food businesses in the WA14 postcode area of Trafford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WA14 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WA14 postcode area of Trafford (406 establishments on record, 377 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 WA14

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the WA14 postcode area of Trafford hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.72/5, with 82% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 406 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

WA14 (Trafford) has 309 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 377 rated premises (82%). 9 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in WA14

5★ Very Good

309 (82%)

4★ Good

43 (11.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

16 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 17 awaiting inspection and 12 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in WA14: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in WA14?: The average food hygiene rating in the WA14 postcode area of Trafford is 4.72 out of 5, across 377 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in WA14 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 309 food businesses in the WA14 postcode area of Trafford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82% of the 377 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in WA14 have a low hygiene rating?: 9 food businesses in the WA14 postcode area of Trafford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WA14 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WA14 postcode area of Trafford (406 establishments on record, 377 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.

Top-rated places in WA14

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
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 · 28 George Street, Altrincham · WA14 1RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Costa's Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 35 Hale Road, Altrincham · WA14 2EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
StarbucksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sainsburys, Lloyd Street, Altrincham · WA14 2SU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Atlantic BowlRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit A1 Atlantic Street Retail Park, Atlantic Street, Altrincham · WA14 5BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · Farrow House, 75 Atlantic Street, Altrincham · WA14 5QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 Sinderland Road, Altrincham · WA14 5EU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Shell Co opRetailers - other · Shell Service Station, 282 Manchester Road, Altrincham · WA14 5NB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Fun Fest Altrincham PrepCaring Premises · Altrincham Boys Preparatory School, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham · WA14 2RR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Travelodge Altrincham CentralHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · The Graftons, Stamford New Road, Altrincham · WA14 1DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Homeland Day NurseryCaring Premises · Homeland Day Nursery, 91 Navigation Road, Altrincham · WA14 1LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026

Places needing improvement in WA14

Creative SupportCaring Premises · 2 Stokoe Avenue, Altrincham · WA14 4LF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Oldfield TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop · 122 Seamons Road, Altrincham · WA14 4LJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 May 2025
Juz MartRetailers - other · 31 Hale Road, Altrincham · WA14 2EY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 July 2024
EssenceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 83 Manchester Road, Altrincham · WA14 4RJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2024
Sam Daily DeliTakeaway/sandwich shop · 68 Park Road, Timperley, Altrincham · WA14 5AB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
Provisions@No4Retailers - other · The Market Hall, Greenwood Street, Altrincham · WA14 1SA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
i cookTakeaway/sandwich shop · 12 Lloyd Street, Altrincham · WA14 2DE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
The Bowdon RoomsPub/bar/nightclub · The firs, Bowdon, Cheshire · WA14 2TQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 August 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 406 real Food Standards Agency records for the WA14 postcode area, of which 377 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.