Harpers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Harpers 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: Harpers was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 13 Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2NL
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Harpers 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% | ← Harpers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harpers 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 Harpers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Bredbury Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Berrycroft Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Arthur Greenwood Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Bee-licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| ABM Catering Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bankfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ashton Road Service Station Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| ABM Catering Ltd At Manor Green Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Harpers
What is Harpers's food hygiene rating?
Harpers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Harpers 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 Harpers last inspected?
Harpers was last inspected on 15 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 Harpers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Harpers compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Harpers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Harpers 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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Understanding this rating
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