The Builders Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Builders Arms 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 29 April 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: Mobberley Road, Knutsford, WA16 8EQ
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Builders Arms 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 Builders Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Builders Arms 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 Builders Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Sister Barista Mobile caterer | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Knutsford convenience store Go local Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Sharston House Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Neki Cafe Other catering premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Legh Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about The Builders Arms
What is The Builders Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Builders Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 29 April 2024.
Is The Builders Arms 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 Builders Arms last inspected?
The Builders Arms was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Builders Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Builders Arms 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 Builders Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Builders Arms 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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