Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockport
Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: 79 Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9RH
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk among the 1,728 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 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 Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk 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 Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saver Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Angies Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bamford Grange Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Barretts Event Caterers Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bang Bang Brands Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Adswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Baxter Storey @ CDL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Adswood Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Questions about Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk
What is Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 16 June 2023.
Is Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk last inspected?
Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk was last inspected on 16 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 Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk?
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 Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Grounded In The North - Alex Park Kiosk 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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