Citrus food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Citrus holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Citrus was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: 2 The Gables Chester Road, Kelsall, Chester, CW6 0RZ
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Citrus
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Citrus was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Citrus among the 2,172 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,172 | 81% | ← Citrus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Citrus 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 Citrus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Cottage Caring Premises | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Holmes Pharmacy Retailers - other | 24 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kelsall Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| OPAL Kelsall Club Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Co-Op Kelsall Village Stores Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Kelsall Wellbeing Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Duttons Butchers Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Kelsall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about Citrus
What is Citrus's food hygiene rating?
Citrus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Citrus 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Citrus last inspected?
Citrus was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Citrus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Citrus compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Citrus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Citrus 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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Citrus is one of 1,117 rated food businesses in Chester. See every hygiene rating in Chester →
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