J.H.Neal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
J.H.Neal 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
The rating dates from 10 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 36 Market Street, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7AD
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so J.H.Neal sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← J.H.Neal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 J.H.Neal 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 J.H.Neal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2023 |
| D & S White Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Bevi & Margherita's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Baked By Leah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Co-op Marple Church Street Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Carver Theatre Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about J.H.Neal
What is J.H.Neal's food hygiene rating?
J.H.Neal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 10 August 2022.
Is J.H.Neal 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 J.H.Neal last inspected?
J.H.Neal was last inspected on 10 August 2022, more than 3 years 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 J.H.Neal?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J.H.Neal compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while J.H.Neal holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects J.H.Neal 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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J.H.Neal is one of 113 rated food businesses in Marple. See every hygiene rating in Marple →
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