Gardeners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
Gardeners Arms 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 18 February 2019, more than 7 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: Little Street, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5AB
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Gardeners Arms 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% | ← Gardeners Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Gardeners Arms 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 Gardeners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & P E Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
| Bespoke Buns & Bakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Awesome Walls Stockport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Aquinas College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Gardeners Arms
What is Gardeners Arms's food hygiene rating?
Gardeners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 18 February 2019.
Is Gardeners Arms 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 Gardeners Arms last inspected?
Gardeners Arms was last inspected on 18 February 2019, more than 7 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 Gardeners Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gardeners Arms compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Gardeners Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Gardeners Arms 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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