Homesense food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stockport
Homesense holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 1, Stanley Green Retail Park, Earl Road, SK8 6PT
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Homesense 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% | ← Homesense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Homesense 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 Homesense, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Always Active Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| 105 Cantonese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Barinda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Homesense
What is Homesense's food hygiene rating?
Homesense has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Homesense 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Homesense last inspected?
Homesense was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 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 Homesense?
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 Homesense compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Homesense is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Homesense 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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