Bowerfield House Nursing Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stockport
Bowerfield House Nursing Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 20 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: Bowerfield House, 1 Broadwood Close, High Lane, SK12 2NJ
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Bowerfield House Nursing Home 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% | ← Bowerfield House Nursing Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bowerfield House Nursing Home 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 Bowerfield House Nursing Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerfield Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd @ Brookside Primary School School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cowburn's Family Bakery Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Amarelo Brazilian Specialty Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cakes And Bakes By Jen Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Blueberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Danny's Deli Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Bowerfield House Nursing Home
What is Bowerfield House Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?
Bowerfield House Nursing Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Bowerfield House Nursing Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowerfield House Nursing Home last inspected?
Bowerfield House Nursing Home was last inspected on 20 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 Bowerfield House Nursing Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bowerfield House Nursing Home compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Bowerfield House Nursing Home holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Bowerfield House Nursing Home 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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