Budgens Of Woodford food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stockport
Budgens Of Woodford holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 442 Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1QS
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Budgens Of Woodford sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← Budgens Of Woodford | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Budgens Of Woodford 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 Budgens Of Woodford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avro Heritage Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Davenport Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bramhall Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Dolce @ Queensgate Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Avro Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bramhall Queensgate Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2024 |
| Borough Care / Meadway Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Budgens Of Woodford
What is Budgens Of Woodford's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Of Woodford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Budgens Of Woodford safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens Of Woodford last inspected?
Budgens Of Woodford was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Budgens Of Woodford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Budgens Of Woodford compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Budgens Of Woodford holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Budgens Of Woodford 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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