Oakfield Lodge Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stockport
Oakfield Lodge Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 4 December 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: 38 Arkwright Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7DB
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Oakfield Lodge Guest House sits behind roughly 1,727 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,727 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 12% | ← Oakfield Lodge Guest House | |
| 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 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 Oakfield Lodge Guest House 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 Oakfield Lodge Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brabyns Preparatory School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Brabyns House Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Brabyns Lawn Tennis Club (Sports Club) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Dutson's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| FOLD Bistro And Bottle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Archers Bakers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Oakfield Lodge Guest House
What is Oakfield Lodge Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Oakfield Lodge Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 4 December 2023.
Is Oakfield Lodge Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakfield Lodge Guest House last inspected?
Oakfield Lodge Guest House was last inspected on 4 December 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 Oakfield Lodge Guest House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakfield Lodge Guest House compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Oakfield Lodge Guest House holds a 4. 253 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Oakfield Lodge Guest House 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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