Rootstock food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Rootstock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: 1-1A Knutsford Road, SK9 7SD
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Rootstock among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Rootstock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Rootstock 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 Rootstock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lane Coffee co Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Lindow Cricket Club Other catering premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Lindow Community Primary School School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Clairmont Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ashdene Independant Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Brookview Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Alderley Edge Pre School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Rootstock
What is Rootstock's food hygiene rating?
Rootstock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Rootstock 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rootstock last inspected?
Rootstock was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rootstock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Rootstock compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Rootstock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Rootstock 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Rootstock is one of 56 rated food businesses in Alderley Edge. See every hygiene rating in Alderley Edge →
Cheshire East inspects and rates 3,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cheshire East →
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