The Cheshire Cheese food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The Cheshire Cheese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cheshire Cheese, 407 Stockport Road, Hyde, SK14 5RY
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Cheshire Cheese among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← The Cheshire Cheese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cheshire Cheese 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 Cheshire Cheese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Drinks Behind Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aqua Nurture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Aspens-Services Ltd At Greenfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Cafe 710 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2026 |
| Antalya Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Charnley House Private Home For The Elderly Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Adnans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bravo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about The Cheshire Cheese
What is The Cheshire Cheese's food hygiene rating?
The Cheshire Cheese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 22 November 2023.
Is The Cheshire Cheese 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cheshire Cheese last inspected?
The Cheshire Cheese was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cheshire Cheese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cheshire Cheese compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Cheshire Cheese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Cheshire Cheese 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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