Tropica food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
Tropica holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2024, 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: 2 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1BG
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Tropica among the 2,437 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,437 | 89% | ← Tropica | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Tropica 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 Tropica, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Revive Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Browns Wilmslow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cafe Azul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Amigo Hospitality Limited Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Barinda Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Buzzy Bee Bakery Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| 900 Degrees Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Tropica
What is Tropica's food hygiene rating?
Tropica has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Tropica 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tropica last inspected?
Tropica was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Tropica?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tropica compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Tropica is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Tropica 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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