Raising The Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
Raising The Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2023, 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: 458 Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1QP
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Raising The Bar 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% | ← Raising The Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Raising The Bar 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 Raising The Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avro Heritage Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Davenport Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bramhall Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Avro Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Dolce @ Queensgate Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bramhall Queensgate Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2024 |
| Borough Care / Meadway Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Raising The Bar
What is Raising The Bar's food hygiene rating?
Raising The Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 14 August 2023.
Is Raising The Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raising The Bar last inspected?
Raising The Bar was last inspected on 14 August 2023, more than 2 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 Raising The Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raising The Bar compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Raising The Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Raising The Bar 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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