The Sandwich Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockport
The Sandwich Stop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: 135 Hall Street, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4HE
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sandwich Stop 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% | ← The Sandwich Stop | |
| 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 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 The Sandwich Stop 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 Sandwich Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Buns & Bakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| A & P E Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2019 |
| Awesome Walls Stockport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| @covent Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2018 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bohemian Arts Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about The Sandwich Stop
What is The Sandwich Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Sandwich Stop 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Stop last inspected?
The Sandwich Stop was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Sandwich Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Sandwich Stop compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while The Sandwich Stop holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Sandwich Stop 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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