Whittakers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockport
Whittakers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Whittakers was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 134 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6DQ
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Whittakers among the 1,727 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 | 1,727 | 82% | ← Whittakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 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 Whittakers 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 Whittakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Butterleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Chaska Dhaaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Daisy Tree Montessori Nursery Ltd Other catering premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Birch Court Day Centre Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Archers Bakers Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Dolce @ Rose Hill Primary School School/college/university | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Whittakers
What is Whittakers's food hygiene rating?
Whittakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Whittakers 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whittakers last inspected?
Whittakers was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whittakers?
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 Whittakers compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Whittakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Whittakers 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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Whittakers is one of 113 rated food businesses in Marple. See every hygiene rating in Marple →
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