The Mekong Cat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
The Mekong Cat 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 February 2025, 16 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: 47A Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1JQ
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Mekong Cat 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% | ← The Mekong Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Mekong Cat 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 The Mekong Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @covent Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Auntie Lous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Arden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bird And Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bakers Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| Astoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about The Mekong Cat
What is The Mekong Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Mekong Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 27 February 2025.
Is The Mekong Cat 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 The Mekong Cat last inspected?
The Mekong Cat was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 The Mekong Cat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Mekong Cat compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Mekong Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Mekong Cat 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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