The Northern Light Cinema
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Northern Light Cinema is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 4 Pinnington Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0AA, in the Trafford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 July 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Trafford oversees 2,081 registered food businesses, of which 82% 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Northern Light Cinema?
The Northern Light Cinema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Trafford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Northern Light Cinema last inspected?
The Northern Light Cinema was last inspected on 2026-07-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Northern Light Cinema located?
The Northern Light Cinema is located at 4 Pinnington Lane, Stretford, Manchester , M32 0AA, in the Trafford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the M32 postcode area.