Food Hygiene Ratings in Cheshire East

3,096 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 89.1% rated "very good".

3,096
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
25
Rated 0 or 1
89.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good89.1%2,446
Good7.0%193
Satisfactory2.7%74
Improvement Needed0.3%8
Major Improvement0.8%23
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Other catering premises83126.8%
Retailers - other51016.5%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen33310.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub3039.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2678.6%
Caring Premises2638.5%
School/college/university2046.6%
Mobile caterer1424.6%

Food hygiene ratings in Cheshire East are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 3,096 registered food businesses for Cheshire East. Of these, 2,746 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 89.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 25 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
BOLLINGTON VILLAGE STORESK10 5NB0Mar 06, 2025
PremierCW2 6JU0Apr 16, 2026
Alsager Food & WineST7 2EY1Jul 17, 2024
Asian SupermarketCW2 6AW1Apr 29, 2026
AtoZ convince storeSK11 6JL1Dec 09, 2024
Barry's PantryST7 2HA1May 16, 2026
BurrowsCW1 2AH1May 07, 2026
Canton KitchenCW11 3HQ1Mar 05, 2026
Cheshire Filling StationWA16 6LF1Jun 10, 2025
Crewe SupermarketCW2 6AT1Aug 11, 2025
FinigansCW2 6HA1Apr 27, 2026
Frydays Fish BarCW11 3JF1Apr 22, 2026
IstanblueSK9 3LQ1Aug 12, 2025
Little Cherubs Day Nursery and PreschoolCW2 7JX1Feb 12, 2026
LondisSK11 9AS1Jun 09, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Cheshire East have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,446 food businesses in Cheshire East with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 89.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Cheshire East?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Cheshire East?+

Inspection frequency in Cheshire East depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies