Corks Out food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Corks Out 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 8 December 2025, 7 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: 73 London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7DY
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Corks Out sits behind roughly 2,437 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,437 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ← Corks Out | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Corks Out 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 Corks Out, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderley Service Station Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Modern Farmhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Fosters Fish and Chips/Fosters Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Nook & Cranny Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Neki Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Nar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Corks Out
What is Corks Out's food hygiene rating?
Corks Out has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Corks Out 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 Corks Out last inspected?
Corks Out was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Corks Out?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Corks Out compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Corks Out holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Corks Out 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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Corks Out is one of 56 rated food businesses in Alderley Edge. See every hygiene rating in Alderley Edge →
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