Chapel Stop&shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Chapel Stop&shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 October 2023, more than 2 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: 15 School Lane, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 5DE
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Chapel Stop&shop 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% | ← Chapel Stop&shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Chapel Stop&shop 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 Chapel Stop&shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kitchens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Battambang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Battambang Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| B'Spoke Coffee House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Backs Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Baker Mark Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Angelica's Tea And Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Chapel Stop&shop
What is Chapel Stop&shop's food hygiene rating?
Chapel Stop&shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Chapel Stop&shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chapel Stop&shop last inspected?
Chapel Stop&shop was last inspected on 16 October 2023, more than 2 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 Chapel Stop&shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chapel Stop&shop compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Chapel Stop&shop holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Chapel Stop&shop 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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