Sunshine Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Sunshine Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 October 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: 47 Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1NU
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunshine Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← Sunshine Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sunshine Convenience Store 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 Sunshine Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Arc Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Mobile caterer | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Beijing City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Berretto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bird And Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
Questions about Sunshine Convenience Store
What is Sunshine Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Sunshine Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 27 October 2022.
Is Sunshine Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunshine Convenience Store last inspected?
Sunshine Convenience Store was last inspected on 27 October 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 Sunshine Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunshine Convenience Store compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Sunshine Convenience Store holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Sunshine Convenience Store 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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