The Greener Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
The Greener Grocer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Greener Grocer was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 47 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RD
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Greener Grocer sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← The Greener Grocer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 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 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 Greener Grocer 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 Greener Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Fire and Ice Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Clay Coffee House Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Children's Choice Day Nursery Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Appayon Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about The Greener Grocer
What is The Greener Grocer's food hygiene rating?
The Greener Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Greener Grocer 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Greener Grocer last inspected?
The Greener Grocer was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 The Greener Grocer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Greener Grocer compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while The Greener Grocer holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Greener Grocer 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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