A H Kirkland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
A H Kirkland 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 5 June 2024, more than 2 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: 141 Shaw Heath, Cale Green, Stockport, SK2 6QZ
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so A H Kirkland 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% | ← A H Kirkland | |
| 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 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 A H Kirkland 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 A H Kirkland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Lodge Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 3 Idiotz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Aquinas College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Great Moor PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Angies Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Alma Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about A H Kirkland
What is A H Kirkland's food hygiene rating?
A H Kirkland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 5 June 2024.
Is A H Kirkland 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 A H Kirkland last inspected?
A H Kirkland was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 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 A H Kirkland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 A H Kirkland compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while A H Kirkland holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects A H Kirkland 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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