Marple Health food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Marple Health holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2019, more than 6 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: 72A Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6AH
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Marple Health 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% | ← Marple Health | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marple Health 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 Marple Health, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Chaska Dhaaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Marple Stockport Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Archers Bakers Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Birch Court Day Centre Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2023 |
| D & S White Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
Questions about Marple Health
What is Marple Health's food hygiene rating?
Marple Health has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 18 November 2019.
Is Marple Health 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marple Health last inspected?
Marple Health was last inspected on 18 November 2019, more than 6 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 Marple Health?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marple Health compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Marple Health is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Marple Health 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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