Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 May 2024, 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: 98 Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) sits behind roughly 2,139 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ← Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) 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 Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and twist Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| After Five Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Gladstone Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2009 |
| Cal?s charcoal grill pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market)
What is Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market)'s food hygiene rating?
Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) last inspected?
Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) was last inspected on 29 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. 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 Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) holds a 4. 308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Northwich Mini Market (previous Local Mini Market / Kubus Mini Market) 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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