Outside The Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Outside The Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 34 Woodford Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1PA
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Outside The Box 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% | ← Outside The Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Outside The Box 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 Outside The Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Care / Meadway Court Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Amans Bramhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2017 |
| Bramhall Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Centrepoint Coffee Shop @ Bramhall Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bramhall Queensgate Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2024 |
| Amici's Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ceramics & Chill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about Outside The Box
What is Outside The Box's food hygiene rating?
Outside The Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 26 July 2024.
Is Outside The Box 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Outside The Box last inspected?
Outside The Box was last inspected on 26 July 2024, 23 months 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 Outside The Box?
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 Outside The Box compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Outside The Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Outside The Box 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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