Northwich South Premier Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
Northwich South Premier Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 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: The Woodpecker 381 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8EG
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Northwich South Premier Inn sits behind roughly 2,447 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ← Northwich South Premier Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 South Premier Inn 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 South Premier Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Eastern Revive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cross Over Golden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Badboy Kebabs Northwich Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees in Northwich Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Dexter and Hemsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Davenham Royal British Legion (Social) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2018 |
Questions about Northwich South Premier Inn
What is Northwich South Premier Inn's food hygiene rating?
Northwich South Premier Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Northwich South Premier Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Northwich South Premier Inn last inspected?
Northwich South Premier Inn was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months 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 South Premier Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northwich South Premier Inn 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 South Premier Inn holds a 3. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Northwich South Premier Inn 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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