The Vape Town food hygiene rating
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The Vape Town holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2023, 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: 71 Great Underbank, Stockport, SK1 1PE
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Vape Town among the 1,727 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 | 1,727 | 82% | ← The Vape Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Vape Town 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 Vape Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Mobile caterer | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bird And Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Arc Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| Astoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Big Mouth Gyoza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Vape Town
What is The Vape Town's food hygiene rating?
The Vape Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 9 June 2023.
Is The Vape Town 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vape Town last inspected?
The Vape Town was last inspected on 9 June 2023, 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 Vape Town?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Vape Town compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Vape Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Vape Town 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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