Byards food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Byards 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: 131 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4HY
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Byards 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% | ← Byards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Byards 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 Byards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2-5 Day Nursery (Creche) Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Backs Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| B'Spoke Coffee House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| 2 Kitchens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Anatolian Cuisine Handmade Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Battambang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Battambang Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ The Woodlands Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Byards
What is Byards's food hygiene rating?
Byards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Byards 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 Byards last inspected?
Byards was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Byards?
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 Byards compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Byards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Byards 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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