Dutson's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
Dutson's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 22 Town Street, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5AA
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Dutson's 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% | ← Dutson's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dutson's 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 Dutson's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOLD Bistro And Bottle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd @ Ludworth Primary School School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Brabyns Lawn Tennis Club (Sports Club) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Brabyns Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Brabyns House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Archers Bakers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Armaan Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Dutson's
What is Dutson's's food hygiene rating?
Dutson's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Dutson's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dutson's last inspected?
Dutson's was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Dutson's?
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 Dutson's compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Dutson's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Dutson's 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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