Food hygiene ratings in Cheshire West and Chester
Our data holds 2,949 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester, rated between 2008-05-14 and 2026-09-01. 73.8% (2,176) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 71 (2.4%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Cheshire West and Chester 134th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Cheshire West and Chester
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,176 | 73.8% |
| 4 (good) | 295 | 10% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 148 | 5% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 32 | 1.1% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 37 | 1.3% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 159 | 5.4% |
| Exempt | 99 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 724 | 77.9% |
| Retailers - other | 580 | 60.9% |
| Other catering premises | 344 | 81.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 305 | 57% |
| School/college/university | 265 | 89.8% |
| Caring Premises | 219 | 85.4% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 | 68.2% |
| Mobile caterer | 110 | 83.6% |
Food businesses rated per month in Cheshire West and Chester
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Cheshire West and Chester
The 20 most recent of 71. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheradon Grill & Wok Bar | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-26 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CH3 5LB |
| CHOP LIFE | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-25 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH1 3DZ |
| HANDBRIDGE PUB | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH4 7JF |
| Katies Tea Rooms | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH1 2LA |
| THE CROSS KEYS | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH1 1RP |
| CHICKENOZ PERI PERI | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-13 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CW9 5DY |
| Cafe At The Walls | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH1 1SA |
| Wing Hing Chinese Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH3 8ED |
| Blue Smoke | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH1 1NQ |
| Barnhills Of Broxton | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-03 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CH3 9JR |
| Frankies | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CH65 0AN |
| Jolly Roger Fish Bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CW9 8UW |
| THE VICTORIA | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Pub/bar/nightclub | CH1 2LD |
| The Sandwich Shop | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-03 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CW8 1QL |
| The Cheese Wedge | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-02 | Retailers - other | CH1 2BG |
| Flynns Port in the Storm LTD | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-27 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | CH65 0AW |
| Bawn Lodge ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CH2 3NH |
| Acorn to oak nursery ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-22 | Caring Premises | CW7 3DR |
| Select and save | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Retailers - other | CW7 3DG |
| WOK & GO | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-07 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CH1 1HB |
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Questions about Cheshire West and Chester
How many food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester are rated 5 (very good)?
2,176 of 2,949 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester (73.8%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-09-01.
Which food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
71 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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