The Old Garages food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
The Old Garages holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 75 Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5EJ
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Old Garages among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ← The Old Garages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Garages none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Garages, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| HCA international LTD Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Hotel Chocolat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Jerk Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Guild for Lifelong Learning Other catering premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Coach & Four Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Garages
What is The Old Garages's food hygiene rating?
The Old Garages has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 21 November 2025.
Is The Old Garages safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Garages last inspected?
The Old Garages was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Garages?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Garages compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Garages is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Old Garages and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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