The Damson Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
The Damson Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Damson Tree was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 66 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7PY
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Damson Tree among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ← The Damson Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Damson Tree none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Damson Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle Stop Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Bramhall Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Barinda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| BP Cheadle Hulme SFC Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Amans Bramhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Cafe Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Damson Tree
What is The Damson Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Damson Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Damson Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Damson Tree last inspected?
The Damson Tree was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Damson Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Damson Tree compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Damson Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Damson Tree and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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