The Midway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
The Midway 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: The Midway Tavern, 263 Newbridge Lane, Portwood, SK1 2NX
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Midway among the 1,727 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 | 1,727 | 82% | ← The Midway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Midway 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 The Midway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2019 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2018 |
| Arden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Alan Howard Hair And Beauty Supplies School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Bakers Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Auntie Lous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Boars Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
Questions about The Midway
What is The Midway's food hygiene rating?
The Midway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Midway 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 The Midway last inspected?
The Midway was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 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 The Midway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Midway compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Midway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Midway 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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