Dobbies Marple food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Dobbies Marple 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 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dobbies Garden Centre, Dooley Lane, Marple, SK6 7HE
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Dobbies Marple 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% | ← Dobbies Marple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dobbies Marple 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 Dobbies Marple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| ABM Catering Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bee Happy Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Dobbies Marple
What is Dobbies Marple's food hygiene rating?
Dobbies Marple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Dobbies Marple 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 Dobbies Marple last inspected?
Dobbies Marple was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 months 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 Dobbies Marple?
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 Dobbies Marple compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Dobbies Marple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Dobbies Marple 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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