The Cotton Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Cotton Tree 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 17 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: 3/5 Ingersley Road, Bollington, SK10 5RE
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Cotton Tree 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 Cotton Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cotton Tree 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 Cotton Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| F Smith Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| J J J Heathcote Ltd Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Ingersley Court Caring Premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chadwick's Newsagent Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| No. 74 Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Belfields Bakery Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Beales meals Mobile caterer | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cotton Tree
What is The Cotton Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cotton Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 17 April 2024.
Is The Cotton Tree 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 Cotton Tree last inspected?
The Cotton Tree was last inspected on 17 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 Cotton Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cotton Tree 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 Cotton Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Cotton Tree 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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