2,956 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Cheshire West and Chester 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 2,956 registered food businesses for Cheshire West and Chester. Of these, 2,682 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 34 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filgoods | CH65 6RU | 0 | Oct 07, 2025 |
| Cafe At The Walls | CH1 1SA | 1 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Chester Court Hotel | CH2 3NL | 1 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Eastern spice | CW8 4JS | 1 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| europeanfoodstore | CH1 3DN | 1 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Go local Extra St Hilda?s drive | WA6 7PH | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Grace Tea Room | CH65 0AA | 1 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Greenbank Hotel | CW8 4AG | 1 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Hayrack Church Farm Butchers Shop | CH2 4HU | 1 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Holdi | CH66 3RB | 1 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Holdi spice lounge | CH66 3RF | 1 | May 05, 2026 |
| Jade Takeaway | CH2 4QB | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Jolly Roger Fish Bar | CW9 8UW | 1 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Northwich Tandoori | CW9 5AB | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Paddy's Kash 22 | WA6 6QW | 1 | Mar 26, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 2,167 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.8% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in Cheshire West and Chester 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.