Britannia Ashley Hotel

3
Generally Satisfactory
Inspected: 2025-04-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Britannia Ashley Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF, in the Trafford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Trafford oversees 2,280 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Trafford is 4.7 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham
Postcode
WA15 9SF
Local Authority
Trafford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
198216

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Britannia Ashley Hotel?

Britannia Ashley Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Trafford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was Britannia Ashley Hotel last inspected?

Britannia Ashley Hotel was last inspected on 2025-04-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Britannia Ashley Hotel improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Britannia Ashley Hotel located?

Britannia Ashley Hotel is located at Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham , WA15 9SF, in the Trafford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WA15 postcode area.