S4A Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
S4A Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 15-17 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 7NN
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts S4A Cafe 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% | ← S4A Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 S4A Cafe 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 S4A Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cheshire Sub-Aqua Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bollington Coffee Co Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Agi & Mugi Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Alfreds Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Amazing India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Gurkha Dining Other catering premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Epic Burger @ The Elbow Room Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Bollington Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about S4A Cafe
What is S4A Cafe's food hygiene rating?
S4A Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 5 August 2025.
Is S4A Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was S4A Cafe last inspected?
S4A Cafe was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months 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 S4A Cafe?
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 S4A Cafe 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 S4A Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects S4A Cafe 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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