Rare Mags food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Rare Mags 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
The rating dates from 26 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17A Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1JQ
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Rare Mags 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% | ← Rare Mags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Rare Mags 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 Rare Mags, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Lous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Arden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bakers Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bird And Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| Astoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Big Mouth Gyoza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Rare Mags
What is Rare Mags's food hygiene rating?
Rare Mags has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 26 September 2018.
Is Rare Mags 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 Rare Mags last inspected?
Rare Mags was last inspected on 26 September 2018, more than 7 years 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 Rare Mags?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rare Mags compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Rare Mags is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Rare Mags 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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