Food Hygiene Ratings in Stockport

5★ share

81.9%

National average

79.7%

vs national average

+2.2 pp

National rank

157 / 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 Stockport

Percentages are of rated premises only. 276 awaiting inspection and 328 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Stockport: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Stockport?

The average food hygiene rating in Stockport is 4.74 out of 5, across 2,125 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

81.9% of rated premises in Stockport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Stockport 157 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 Stockport have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,740 food businesses in Stockport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.9% of the 2,125 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

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

35 food businesses in Stockport are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Stockport food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Stockport (2,729 establishments on record, 2,125 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 Stockport

• SK8553 places · 84.5% 5★
• SK6466 places · 82% 5★

Top-rated places in Stockport

• Marie's Cafe And Sandwich BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43 Broadstone Road, North Reddish, Stockport · SK5 7AR
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
• Prime Food Products LtdManufacturers/packers · Unit 3, Phoenix Court, Hammond Avenue, South Reddish · SK4 1PQ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
• The Hot BoxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reddish Vale Sports Centre, Reddish Vale Road, South Reddish, Stockport · SK5 7HD
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
• Puss In BootsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Nangreave Road, Heaviley, Stockport · SK2 6DG
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
• The Heatons Preschool & Day NurseryCaring Premises · 175 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport · SK4 2AE
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
• Totally Local Company @ Etchells Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Etchells Primary School, East Avenue, Heald Green, Cheadle · SK8 3DL
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
• Baker MarkOther catering premises · A, 18 Hammond Avenue, South Reddish, Stockport · SK4 1PQ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• NIMCO Ltd - BEST - ONERetailers - other · 25 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport · SK8 7JD
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• St James' Catholic High SchoolSchool/college/university · St James Catholic High School, St James Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle · SK8 6PZ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• Totally Local Company @ Cheadle RC Infant SchoolSchool/college/university · Cheadle Catholic Infants School, Conway Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle · SK8 6DB
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• Time To DessertOther catering premises · SK8
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• Alfredo's SocialRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 - 27 Little Underbank, Stockport · SK1 1LA
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Stockport

• Romiley ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport · SK6 4BT
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
• Sushi HausTakeaway/sandwich shop · 118B Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport · SK6 6AH
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
• Offerton Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 101 Mallowdale Road, Offerton, Stockport · SK2 5NX
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 June 2024
• HarlequinTakeaway/sandwich shop · 103 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport · SK6 6AF
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
• Belle's Sandwich BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit B, 10 Oldmoor Road, Bredbury, Stockport · SK6 2QE
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
• MQ Pizza And Grill HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 140 Nangreave Road, Heaviley, Stockport · SK2 6DG
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
• Nuru CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport · SK7 1AF
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
• Dixy ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 288 Gorton Road, North Reddish, Stockport · SK5 6RN
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 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.