The Wine Cellar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire East
The Wine Cellar 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 19 February 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: 2d Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1AA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts The Wine Cellar 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 Wine Cellar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 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 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 Wine Cellar 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 Wine Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barinda Other catering premises | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cafe Azul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Amigo Hospitality Limited Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Buzzy Bee Bakery Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Other catering premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Carrs Court Ltd. Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Browns Wilmslow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cibo Gran Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about The Wine Cellar
What is The Wine Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 19 February 2024.
Is The Wine Cellar 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 Wine Cellar last inspected?
The Wine Cellar was last inspected on 19 February 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 Wine Cellar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wine Cellar 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 Wine Cellar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects The Wine Cellar 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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