Home Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Home Shopper 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 14 November 2016, more than 9 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: 7 Nottingham Close, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8EX
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Home Shopper 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% | ← Home Shopper | |
| 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 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 Home Shopper 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 Home Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Appleton Manor Care Home/HC-One Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ashton Road Service Station Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Arden Arms - Bredbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Baxter Storey @ Centrica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| 5 Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Bredbury Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Alan Howard Hair And Beauty Supplies School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about Home Shopper
What is Home Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Home Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 14 November 2016.
Is Home Shopper 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 Home Shopper last inspected?
Home Shopper was last inspected on 14 November 2016, more than 9 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 Home Shopper?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Home Shopper compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Home Shopper holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Home Shopper 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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Home Shopper is one of 31 rated food businesses in Brinnington. See every hygiene rating in Brinnington →
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