Cool Trader food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stockport
Cool Trader holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: 3 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9AB
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Cool Trader 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% | ← Cool Trader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cool Trader 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 Cool Trader, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Beijing City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Arc Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Adswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Cool Trader
What is Cool Trader's food hygiene rating?
Cool Trader has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Cool Trader 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cool Trader last inspected?
Cool Trader was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Cool Trader?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cool Trader compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Cool Trader is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Cool Trader 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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