Thrifty's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Thrifty's 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 April 2019, more than 7 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: 205 Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Thrifty's sits behind roughly 2,137 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ← Thrifty's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 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 Very 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 Thrifty's 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 Thrifty's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2021 |
| Heathercliffe EPH Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Coffee King Other catering premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Railway Helsby Gastro Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Loxley Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Tesco Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Yo! To Go! Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Thrifty's
What is Thrifty's's food hygiene rating?
Thrifty's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 29 April 2019.
Is Thrifty's 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 Thrifty's last inspected?
Thrifty's was last inspected on 29 April 2019, more than 7 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 Thrifty's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Thrifty's compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Thrifty's holds a 4. 312 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Thrifty's 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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