Baxter Storey food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockport
Baxter Storey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 2 Lawrence Street, Stockport, SK1 1DL
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Baxter Storey 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% | ← Baxter Storey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Baxter Storey 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 Baxter Storey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Beijing City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Mobile caterer | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Bask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bird And Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Berretto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| @covent Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Baxter Storey
What is Baxter Storey's food hygiene rating?
Baxter Storey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Baxter Storey 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baxter Storey last inspected?
Baxter Storey was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Baxter Storey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Baxter Storey compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Baxter Storey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Baxter Storey 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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