The Goshawk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Goshawk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: The Goshawk Hotel Station Road, Mouldsworth, Chester, CH3 8AJ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Goshawk among the 2,137 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,137 | 80% | ← The Goshawk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Goshawk 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 Goshawk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfields Posh Peckers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2020 |
| Ashton Hayes CP School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ashton Owls Wrap-Around Care School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Stonehouse Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Ashton House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about The Goshawk
What is The Goshawk's food hygiene rating?
The Goshawk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Goshawk 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Goshawk last inspected?
The Goshawk was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months 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 The Goshawk?
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 The Goshawk 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, and The Goshawk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Goshawk 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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