The Blossoms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
The Blossoms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 25 July 2022, more than 3 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: Blossoms Hotel, 2 Buxton Road, Heaviley, SK2 6NU
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blossoms 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% | ← The Blossoms | |
| 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 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 The Blossoms 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 Blossoms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| 3 Idiotz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Aquinas College School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Adswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Asda Express Great Moor PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Alma Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Angies Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about The Blossoms
What is The Blossoms's food hygiene rating?
The Blossoms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 25 July 2022.
Is The Blossoms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blossoms last inspected?
The Blossoms was last inspected on 25 July 2022, more than 3 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 The Blossoms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Blossoms compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while The Blossoms holds a 4. 253 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Blossoms 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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