Silver Birch Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Silver Birch Cafe 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 13 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 144 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport, SK2 6PL
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Silver Birch Cafe 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% | ← Silver Birch Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver Birch Cafe 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 Silver Birch Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Idiotz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Aquinas College School/college/university | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Great Moor PFS Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Alma Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Adswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bespoke Buns & Bakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
Questions about Silver Birch Cafe
What is Silver Birch Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Silver Birch Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Silver Birch Cafe 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 Silver Birch Cafe last inspected?
Silver Birch Cafe was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 Silver Birch Cafe?
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 Silver Birch Cafe compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Silver Birch Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Silver Birch Cafe 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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