The Creamy Cow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockport
The Creamy Cow holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 34A Stockport Road, Cheadle, SK8 2AA
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Creamy Cow 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% | ← The Creamy Cow | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Creamy Cow 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 Creamy Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Abney Scout & Guide Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Benny's Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bellini's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Ashbourne House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| AJ FOOD AND WINE Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about The Creamy Cow
What is The Creamy Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Creamy Cow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 10 December 2025.
Is The Creamy Cow 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Creamy Cow last inspected?
The Creamy Cow was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Creamy Cow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Creamy Cow compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while The Creamy Cow holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Creamy Cow 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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