What is the average food hygiene rating in Cheshire East?

The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire East is 4.84 out of 5, across 2,732 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cheshire East compare with the national average for food hygiene?

89.5% of rated premises in Cheshire East hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cheshire East 38 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Cheshire East have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,445 food businesses in Cheshire East hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.5% of the 2,732 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cheshire East have a low hygiene rating?

32 food businesses in Cheshire East are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Cheshire East food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cheshire East (3,075 establishments on record, 2,732 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cheshire East

In Cheshire East, 89.5% of 2,732 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.84/5. These figures cover 3,075 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cheshire East has 2,445 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,732 rated premises (89.5%). 32 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 89.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.8 pp
National rank: 38 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Cheshire East

5★ Very Good

2,445 (89.5%)

4★ Good

185 (6.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

70 (2.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

20 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 325 awaiting inspection and 18 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 325 awaiting inspection and 18 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cheshire East: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cheshire East?: The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire East is 4.84 out of 5, across 2,732 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cheshire East compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 89.5% of rated premises in Cheshire East hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cheshire East 38 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Cheshire East have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,445 food businesses in Cheshire East hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.5% of the 2,732 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cheshire East have a low hygiene rating?: 32 food businesses in Cheshire East are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Cheshire East food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cheshire East (3,075 establishments on record, 2,732 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Cheshire East

Really Awesome Coffee CongletonMobile caterer · CW12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Co-operativeRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Unit 1 645 West Street, Crewe, Cheshire East · CW2 8SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Ivy Bank Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East · SK11 8PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Ivy LeavesSchool/college/university · Ivy Bank Cp School Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East · SK11 8PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Oakfield Lodge SchoolSchool/college/university · The Stables Warmingham Road, Crewe, Cheshire East · CW1 4PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
St Stephens Nursing HomeCaring Premises · St Stephens Nursing Home St Stephens Court, Sandbach, Cheshire East · CW11 4TG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The BarPub/bar/nightclub · 58 Sandbach Road South, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent · ST7 2LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Ash Grove AcademySchool/college/university · Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire · SK11 7TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Macclesfield AcademySchool/college/university · Macclesfield Academy Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East · SK11 8JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Havoc VRRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 3 Vulcan One Adlington Business Park, Adlington, Macclesfield · SK10 4ZN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Miss Cakesicles - Delicious CakesOther catering premises · CW2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Asda Express Sandbach - Congleton Road PFSRetailers - other · Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire East · CW11 4SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Cheshire East

Corner Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 51-53 Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Cheshire East · SK10 5NB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2025
PremierRetailers - other · 99 Manor Way, Crewe, Cheshire East · CW2 6JU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2026
Yum YumRetailers - other · 69 Chestergate, Macclesfield · SK11 6DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 July 2025
BurrowsRetailers - other · 106 Earle Street, Crewe, Cheshire · CW1 2AH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
Pizza HavenOther catering premises · 149a Edleston Road, Crewe, Cheshire East · CW2 7HR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 May 2026
Crewe SupermarketRetailers - other · Ground Floor 96 Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire East · CW2 6AT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 August 2025
Asian SupermarketRetailers - other · 63-65 Nantwich Road, Crewe · CW2 6AW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
Cheshire Filling StationRetailers - other · Cheshireways Filling Station Chester Road, Mere, Cheshire East · WA16 6LF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,075 real Food Standards Agency records for Cheshire East, of which 2,732 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.