Grove Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Grove Off Licence 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 is a fresh result: Grove Off Licence was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 235 London Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4HS
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Grove Off Licence 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% | ← Grove Off Licence | |
| 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 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 Grove Off Licence 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 Grove Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Brain Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2018 |
| Boulevard Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Benvenuti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Asda Express Hazel Grove PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Borough Care Ltd / Shepley House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Bonochi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Grove Off Licence
What is Grove Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Grove Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stockport Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Grove Off Licence 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 Grove Off Licence last inspected?
Grove Off Licence was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Grove Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grove Off Licence compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Grove Off Licence holds a 3. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Grove Off Licence 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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