Handforth has 69 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
98% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 93% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Other catering premises is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Handforth.
7 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
5 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 5,330 | 4.4/5 | 68% |
| Poole | 958 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Wythenshawe | 480 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Crewe | 465 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Macclesfield | 398 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Hale (Trafford) | 222 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
There are currently 69 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Handforth, out of 632,995 rated establishments across the UK.
In Handforth, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 93% of rated businesses in Handforth hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Handforth are carried out by Cheshire East. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Handforth was last updated on 14 June 2026.