What is the average food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester?

The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester is 4.68 out of 5, across 2,647 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cheshire West and Chester compare with the national average for food hygiene?

80.5% of rated premises in Cheshire West and Chester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cheshire West and Chester 176 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 West and Chester have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,131 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.5% of the 2,647 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester have a low hygiene rating?

68 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 West and Chester food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cheshire West and Chester (2,972 establishments on record, 2,647 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 West and Chester

In Cheshire West and Chester, 80.5% of 2,647 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 2,972 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cheshire West and Chester has 2,131 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,647 rated premises (80.5%). 68 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 80.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +0.8 pp
National rank: 176 / 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 West and Chester

5★ Very Good

2,131 (80.5%)

4★ Good

300 (11.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

148 (5.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

30 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

35 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.1%)

Plus 228 awaiting inspection and 97 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 228 awaiting inspection and 97 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cheshire West and Chester: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester?: The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire West and Chester is 4.68 out of 5, across 2,647 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cheshire West and Chester compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 80.5% of rated premises in Cheshire West and Chester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cheshire West and Chester 176 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 West and Chester have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,131 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.5% of the 2,647 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester have a low hygiene rating?: 68 food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 West and Chester food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cheshire West and Chester (2,972 establishments on record, 2,647 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Cheshire West and Chester

CH1579 places · 78.8% 5★

Top-rated places in Cheshire West and Chester

Tanishq Indian CuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dee Miller 1 Coniston Road, Chester, Cheshire · CH2 2FL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Boots UK LtdRetailers - other · 7 Dingle Walk, Winsford, Cheshire · CW7 1BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Sushi GourmetTakeaway/sandwich shop · Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire · CH3 5QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Hollies on the High StreetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 High Street, Tarporley, Cheshire · CW6 0DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Rose Farm ShopRetailers - other · Shop Rose Farm John Street, Utkinton, Tarporley, Cheshire · CW6 0LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
852 Catering LimitedOther catering premises · CW8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Christ Church GreenbankRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Station House Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire · CW8 4AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
DoorstepsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire · CH4 7JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Flourish PantryOther catering premises · CW9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Early Birds & Night Owls ClubSchool/college/university · St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire · CW8 1JW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolOther catering premises · St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire · CW8 1JW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Lion Salt WorksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lion Salt Works Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire · CW9 6ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Cheshire West and Chester

FilgoodsRetailers - other · 2A Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire · CH65 6RU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
Happy ViewTakeaway/sandwich shop · 3 Woodland Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire · CH65 6PN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2026
Chester shawarmaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 80 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2HT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
Southern SpiceOther catering premises · CH2
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 July 2024
Cheshire Tandoori Castle LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 45 - 47 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire · CW8 1HG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Northwich TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 104 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire · CW9 5AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
Cactus Drink WellTakeaway/sandwich shop · 36 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 July 2025
Smash n sizzleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridge Inn 111 Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire · CH3 5EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026

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 2,972 real Food Standards Agency records for Cheshire West and Chester, of which 2,647 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.