Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 12 February 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 12 Dorchester Parade, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5HA
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,980 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ← Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store 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 Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhall High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bettys Plaice Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bombay To Mumbai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Boulevard Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Bird Brain Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2018 |
| Borough Care Ltd / Shepley House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store
What is Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stockport Council on 12 February 2024.
Is Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store last inspected?
Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store was last inspected on 12 February 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 Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store holds a 3. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Dorchester Newsagents & Convenience Store 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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