The Magnet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
The Magnet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2025, 11 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: Magnet Inn, 51 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, SK4 1HJ
How it compares in Stockport
That puts The Magnet among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ← The Magnet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Magnet 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 Magnet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berretto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Arc Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| Astoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Alfredo's Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Magnet
What is The Magnet's food hygiene rating?
The Magnet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 1 August 2025.
Is The Magnet safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Magnet last inspected?
The Magnet was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 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 The Magnet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Magnet compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and The Magnet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Magnet 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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The Magnet is one of 59 rated food businesses in Heaton Norris. See every hygiene rating in Heaton Norris →
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