The Chestergate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
The Chestergate holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 5 November 2018, more than 7 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: Chestergate Tavern, 68 Chestergate, Stockport, SK1 1NP
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chestergate 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% | ← The Chestergate | |
| 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 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 Chestergate 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 Chestergate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Arc Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Mobile caterer | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Berretto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bird And Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Beijing City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Chestergate
What is The Chestergate's food hygiene rating?
The Chestergate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 5 November 2018.
Is The Chestergate 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chestergate last inspected?
The Chestergate was last inspected on 5 November 2018, more than 7 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 The Chestergate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chestergate compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while The Chestergate holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Chestergate 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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