The Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
The Griffin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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 Griffin Hotel, 124 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, SK8 3BE
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Griffin 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% | ← The Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Griffin 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 Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Barkats News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Baked It Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Beefeater Heald Green Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The Griffin 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Griffin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Griffin compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Griffin 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stockport.gov.uk
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