What is the average food hygiene rating in CH1?

The average food hygiene rating in the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester is 4.63 out of 5, across 523 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in CH1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

412 food businesses in the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.8% of the 523 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in CH1 have a low hygiene rating?

22 food businesses in the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 CH1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester (579 establishments on record, 523 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 CH1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.63/5, with 78.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 579 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

CH1 (Cheshire West and Chester) has 412 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 523 rated premises (78.8%). 22 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

Rating distribution in CH1

5★ Very Good

412 (78.8%)

4★ Good

57 (10.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

32 (6.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (3.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 33 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in CH1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in CH1?: The average food hygiene rating in the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester is 4.63 out of 5, across 523 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in CH1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 412 food businesses in the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.8% of the 523 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in CH1 have a low hygiene rating?: 22 food businesses in the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 CH1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CH1 postcode area of Cheshire West and Chester (579 establishments on record, 523 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 CH1

The Ivy ChesterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newgate House 32 - 36 Newgate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 1DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Yo! To Go!Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tesco Stores Ltd Hartford Way, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 4NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
ChaptersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 Watergate Row South Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Montezuma'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 1NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Stacey?s SWEET treatsOther catering premises · CH1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
St Theresas CentrePub/bar/nightclub · St Theresas Parish Centre Blacon Avenue, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 5BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Frankies BarPub/bar/nightclub · 56 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 May 2026
Blue Bell 1494 LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Blue Bell 65 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Pars KahveRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 - 7 Watergate Row South Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ The Grosvenor Park CofE AcademyOther catering premises · Murlain House Union Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 1QP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Crabwall HallCaring Premises · Parkgate Road Mollington, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 6NE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
May FlowerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 132 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 1HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in CH1

Chester shawarmaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 80 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2HT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
Cactus Drink WellTakeaway/sandwich shop · 36 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 July 2025
Spookton PizzaMobile caterer · CH1
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 March 2026
Turkish Lounge & BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Eastgate Row North Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 1LQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 June 2025
The Lock keeperPub/bar/nightclub · The Lock Keeper Frodsham Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 3LH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 July 2025
europeanfoodstoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 72 Brook Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 3DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 July 2025
CanteenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 St Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 2DY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2025
Bridge Street CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire · CH1 1NG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 579 real Food Standards Agency records for the CH1 postcode area, of which 523 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.