Hatters Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Hatters Arms 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 31 May 2023, more than 3 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: 81 Church Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7AW
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Hatters Arms 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% | ← Hatters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hatters Arms 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 Hatters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Marple Church Street Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2023 |
| D & S White Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Bevi & Margherita's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Baked By Leah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Chaska Dhaaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Butterleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Carver Theatre Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
Questions about Hatters Arms
What is Hatters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hatters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 31 May 2023.
Is Hatters Arms 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 Hatters Arms last inspected?
Hatters Arms was last inspected on 31 May 2023, more than 3 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 Hatters Arms?
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 Hatters Arms compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Hatters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Hatters Arms 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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